AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGaza Recovery: The EU says it has coordinated pledges of nearly €900m (about $1bn) for Gaza rebuilding, targeting water, sanitation, debris removal and basic services, with Belgium among participating donors. EU Sanctions & Middle East Trade: EU foreign ministers in Brussels discussed options to curb trade with illegal Israeli settlements, including licensing, tariffs or a ban, as Kaja Kallas warned the situation is making a two-state solution “impossible.” Digital Euro Talks: Negotiations on rules for a digital euro start in Brussels, aiming for a final law by year-end and a possible launch in 2029 after a pilot phase. Child Online Safety: EU experts recommend restricting independent social media access for under-13s, with Ursula von der Leyen promising proposals after the summer. Belgium Data Breach: Lidl warned customers in Belgium and elsewhere that hackers breached an IT service provider and stole personal data, while stressing payment details may be affected but accounts weren’t. World Cup Fallout (Belgium): Belgium’s World Cup exit continues to dominate coverage, including criticism of coach Rudi Garcia’s decision to substitute Thibaut Courtois during the Spain quarter-final.
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