AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Trade & Policy: Canada is exploring “associate membership” in the EU as trade tensions with the US deepen, with talks reportedly focusing on shifting exports and boosting energy links. Regulation & Platforms: The EU is moving on social media access for teens and is also in the middle of a fresh fight over “pervert” AI glasses, keeping privacy and safety front and centre. Security & Comms: NATO disrupted a reported Russian Arctic exercise aimed at damaging undersea cables, underscoring how fragile Europe’s digital backbone can be. MarCom & Advertising Backlash: Australian Olympians hit back at Sydney Sweeney’s provocative sports ad for a prediction market, reigniting debate over sexualised marketing in sport. Health & Pharma Claims: A Lancet modelling study warns US Medicare “most-favoured-nation” pricing could push up global drug prices and delay launches. Ukraine Governance: Zelensky sanctions former press secretary Yulia Mendel, restricting her social media and finances for 10 years. Aviation/Travel Retail: Onboard retail platforms and on-demand jet charter services keep expanding, with new forecasts pointing to faster growth driven by digitisation and ancillary revenue.
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