AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoConstitutional Court Ruling: France’s Constitutional Council has struck down Macron’s planned ban on social media access for under-15s, saying it was too broad and would undermine freedom of expression and privacy; the government now has to rewrite the law and aim for a “legally strong” amended text by spring 2027. Wildfire Crisis in Europe: Extreme heat and drought are driving major blazes across the EU, with Belgium’s High Fens wildfire swelling to the country’s biggest on record and Greece’s Salamina island fire killing two people and forcing large evacuations. Cyberattack Fallout: France’s tax authority breach exposed data tied to about 678,000 people and businesses; authorities say affected users will be contacted this week, warning of phishing and identity theft risks. Military Drills Diplomacy: South Korea says its joint exercises with the US are proceeding after Trump ordered a “substantial” scale-back, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un. Cross-Channel Rail Competition: UK regulator approval moves Virgin Trains closer to launching up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel from 2030, challenging Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly.
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