AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Alarm: Europe’s top heart experts warn that ultra-processed foods are linked to higher rates of heart disease, stroke and early death, with risk rising even when sugar, salt and fat are accounted for—urging doctors to screen diets and push reductions. AI & Social Media Regulation: Spain says it will press ahead with tougher rules for safer social networks and high-risk AI despite Big Tech lobbying, echoing EU plans to curb addictive design and raise child protections. AI Data Centres: Phoenix Group and DC Max have signed up for an 18MW AI data centre in Lyon, aiming to scale European AI/HPC capacity. Energy Interconnector Progress: Cyprus and Greece cleared the way for an EIB-backed due diligence study on the Greece–Cyprus electricity link. Shipping & Security: A Russian cargo ship that sank off Spain is reportedly likely to have been heading to North Korea with nuclear reactor parts. Skills Crunch: EU data shows labour and skills shortages are a major drag on investment for many mid-sized firms.
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