AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU4Health Funding Fight: EU member states are split over the health budget, with seven voting against the Commission’s EU4Health plan after cuts to operating grants for health NGOs—Slovenia is expected to be among the dissenters. Digital Addiction Prevention: Florence is launching a youth center (ages 10–25) combining psychological and media-literacy programs to reduce harms from excessive digital and social media use, aiming for balance rather than bans. Kids’ Social Media Limits: France approved a blanket ban for children under 15, joining a wider European push to restrict minors’ social media access over health and safety concerns. Heat and Health Risks in Sport: The Tour de France is being disrupted by extreme heat, with riders reporting headaches and teams changing hydration and recovery routines as climate change increases heat likelihood. Healthtech Investment in Croatia: GapMinder and Fil Rouge Capital backed Croatian healthtech startup Lasken AI to expand a healthcare data platform used by pharma and healthcare organizations. Solo Travel Safety: A new risk index flags Venezuela, Peru, and Gabon as the riskiest for solo travelers, citing limited access to reliable medical care alongside safety concerns.
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