AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Wildfire Response: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposes a new EU heatwave plan and a future firefighting aircraft fleet after a deadly summer that drove rivers to run dry and pushed excess deaths higher across Europe. Aviation Emissions Clash: UK climate advisers say Heathrow’s third runway can’t meet current climate targets unless aviation cuts emissions fast enough, putting the expansion back under a tougher climate test. Children Online Safety: The EU moves toward restricting social media access for under-13s (with tighter limits for 13–15), aiming to curb addictive design and protect young users. Ship Recycling Standards: NGOs and industry groups urge the Commission to withdraw approval of “beaching yards” on the EU ship recycling list, warning they risk toxic pollution and unfair competition. CBAM Politics: The European Parliament drops an “emergency clause” in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism revision, fearing it could become a loophole for subsidising high-polluting imports. Food & Seeds Rights: UN experts warn that criminalising seed saving and exchange threatens farmers’ livelihoods and biodiversity, with harsh penalties in some countries. EU-Canada Tie-Up: Von der Leyen floats a new “associate member” status for Canada, sparking confusion since the label isn’t in EU treaties.
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