AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRoad Safety Tech: The EU’s General Safety Regulation now requires every new car and van sold or first registered in the bloc to include a driver-facing infrared camera to detect distraction and warn drivers under the ADDW system, part of the Vision Zero push to cut fatalities by 2050. Heatwave Tragedy: Spain’s southern Almería wildfire has killed at least 12 people, with evacuations and firefighters battling blazes as extreme heat continues across southern Europe. EU–South Africa Trade Talks: The EU and South Africa have opened government talks under the Clean Trade and Investment Partnership, aiming to speed clean-energy supply chains, green hydrogen and critical raw materials investment. EU Budget Crunch: Ireland’s EU Council presidency says it will “make every effort” to secure an agreement on the 2028–2034 multiannual budget by year-end. Privacy vs Child Safety: The European Parliament passed “chat control” rules allowing private message scanning for child sexual abuse material until 2028, despite encryption carve-outs. Aviation Watch: Heathrow is on the verge of losing its title as Europe’s busiest airport to Istanbul, with May passenger figures showing a narrow gap. Innovation Push: A new EU innovation scoreboard says the bloc’s innovation performance has risen sharply since 2019, with growth accelerating into 2026.
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