AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoEU Border Strain: The Entry/Exit System is turning Europe’s summer travel into a queue marathon, with British passengers reporting passport checks jumping from minutes to 20+ and lines stretching across hubs like Rome and Corfu. Wildfire Crisis: Spain and France face extreme heat and major blazes, with Spain’s Guadalajara fire already scorching about 32,000 hectares and officials warning the risk of more fires remains very high. Digital Identity & Product Rules: The EU is pushing ahead with the Digital Identity Wallet for documents from 2027 and a Digital Product Passport Registry to track and verify goods across sectors. Tech & Privacy: The EU Court says VPNs are “lawful technical tools,” while regulators also greenlit the Paramount–Warner merger with conditions. Social Media & Teens: France moves first in the EU with a ban on social media for under-15s, and Meta is rolling out parental controls on Threads after EU concerns. Energy & Climate Pressure: Cyprus transport emissions sit above the EU average as drivers lose 40+ hours in traffic, while the EU targets faster electrification to cut fossil fuel dependence.
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