AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoEU Kids Act: Ursula von der Leyen proposes a sweeping ban on social media for children under 13, “mini-accounts” for ages 13-15 limited to one hour a day, and stricter “safe design” duties for under-18s, with fines up to 6% of annual revenue. Germany’s Transition Plan: Education Minister Karin Prien backs age checks plus media literacy, and says Germany will publish interim legislation in October while EU rules are negotiated. Markets Watch: European stocks edge higher as oil eases ahead of central bank focus after the Fed’s 25bp hike; investors now look to the Bank of England. Canada-EU Shockwave: Von der Leyen backs Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” but Donald Trump threatens “very serious tariffs” or cutting trade if it goes ahead. Ukraine Winter Support: The Commission says it will use remaining SAFE funds for joint defence projects with Ukrainian companies and expand missile-defence cooperation. Migration Pressure: Spain’s Balearics warn they’re becoming a “gateway” for irregular immigration after 205 arrivals and 5,600 migrants so far in 2026. Economy Signal: Germany’s IMK more than doubles its 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, citing exports and higher defence/infrastructure spending.
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