AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU–India diplomacy: India’s Jaishankar met EU Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels ahead of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council, with both sides pointing to progress since the January summit and pushing trade and tech cooperation. EU–India trade: Commerce minister Piyush Goyal praised Costa’s “positive outlook” after the India-EU free trade agreement’s successful conclusion, framing it as a boost for investment and innovation. Security cooperation: France and South Korea pledged deeper “strategic solidarity” at Bastille Day events, linking security, shipping routes and emerging technologies amid concerns over North Korea’s support for Russia. AI and inequality: Microsoft’s chief responsible AI officer warned that the AI “digital divide” is widening between Global North and South, arguing AI sovereignty should mean local cultures and values—not isolation. Online safety for kids: EU lawmakers renewed calls to restrict addictive social media features for children, pushing for stronger protections. Culture and education: Turkey’s Yunus Emre Institute in Budapest says it runs frequent language and cultural programmes to strengthen Turkish-Hungarian ties. Sports culture: Spain’s World Cup semi-final win over France sparked unrest in France, while England’s upcoming clash with Argentina highlights how Premier League experience is shaping international squads. Climate pressure: Ireland issued another warm-weather warning, with water conservation advice as supplies get strained.
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