AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMiddle East Policy: France will end trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, joining a coalition of 11 countries after the UK move, with sanctions aimed at settlement-linked activity. Fashion & Culture: John Galliano’s planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition has been cancelled amid backlash, reigniting debate over “cancel culture” and rehabilitation in fashion. Rail Disruption: Suspected sabotage hit the Netherlands rail network, with pipes found on tracks and major delays/cancellations affecting routes to Schiphol. Sports Leadership: Ronan O’Gara signs on to keep coaching La Rochelle until 2031, extending a run that includes Champions Cup titles. Performing Arts: Paris’s Opéra national partners with Iron Mountain to preserve and digitize visual heritage, starting with high-fidelity poster capture. Music Buzz: Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after pro-Palestinian remarks. Tech/Privacy: EU plans to curb social media access for children under 15, with France pushing for tighter rules at EU level. Energy Transition: France outlines plans to electrify 6,000+ communes and phase out gas use in trial areas.
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