AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChild Safety Push: France has become the first EU country to ban social media for under-15s, with age checks required for new accounts from September 1 and for existing accounts from January 2027, alongside a ban on mobile phones in high schools. Fashion Waste Crackdown: A new EU rule now bars major fashion firms from destroying unsold clothes and shoes, pushing brands toward discounts, resale and donations (with limited exceptions). EU–China Diplomacy: China’s Wang Yi urged the EU to keep relations stable and “not politicize” trade, as he met a delegation led by MEP David McAllister. Russia Sanctions Friction: The EU is working to finalise a new Russia sanctions package, with some member states raising objections, while the debate continues over how far to go. Tech Regulation & Enforcement: The EU’s record AliExpress fine under the Digital Services Act highlights tougher platform liability for unsafe and counterfeit goods. Energy & Industry: Romania’s Black Sea gas extraction is set to boost EU supply, and EU officials are also weighing how to manage methane rules amid energy-security pressure.
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