AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSolar Science & Climate: July 2026 has tied July 2024 as the hottest month on record, with NOAA reporting the global average temperature peak and NASA/Copernicus ranking it at the very top. Astronomy in Europe: A total solar eclipse on Aug 12 will plunge skies into brief darkness along a narrow path crossing Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic, Spain and a slice of Portugal—while much of Europe sees a partial show. Digital Policy for Youth: France has approved a ban on social media access for under-15s, with phased implementation starting Sept 1 for new accounts and Jan 1, 2027 for existing ones, joining a growing wave of age-verification rules across countries. Payments Sovereignty: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing Visa/Mastercard dependence could become a geopolitical risk and backing the digital euro debate. Local Tech & Media: Liga Asobal launched Asobal TV, a DTC streaming service for the 2026-27 handball season, available in Spain and Andorra with web, app, and TV support. Maritime Industry: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding with more national pavilions and new official country representations, signaling continued growth in shipbuilding trade.
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