AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMeta vs EU regulators: The European Commission warned Meta to redesign “addictive” Facebook and Instagram features—like infinite scrolling and autoplay—or face major fines under the Digital Services Act. Road safety rules: From July 7, every new car and van sold in the EU must include a driver-facing infrared camera to detect distraction. Moldova politics: President Maia Sandu nominated Vasile Tofan as prime minister, pitching a push to sign an EU accession agreement by end-2028. EU budget discipline: EU finance ministers opened an excessive-deficit procedure against Bulgaria, tightening fiscal pressure just after euro entry. Migration implementation: Bulgaria and Germany discussed how to apply the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, including border asylum procedures and reception capacity. Cyprus diplomacy: UN chief António Guterres said Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders are showing “trust-building” intent, but key initiatives still aren’t implemented. Middle East pressure on EU economy: EU ministers assessed economic fallout from the US-Israel “illegal war on Iran,” with energy and inflation risks front and centre. EU enlargement and Ukraine: NATO summit diplomacy in Ankara boosted Ukraine’s momentum, with Zelenskyy securing more support than expected. Online surveillance fight: India’s Telegram ban case highlights how courts can force platform-wide action, not just takedowns.
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