AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Social Media Rules: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a new law will set legal age limits for social media access, with under-13s allowed only with an adult present and older children facing limits tied to platform safety, to be proposed after the summer break. Heat & Public Health: Europe’s record-breaking heatwaves are driving a sharp rise in health risks and demand for cooling, with reports highlighting how extreme heat is already stressing health systems and infrastructure. Pain Drug Funding: PharmNovo secured €3.5M to advance PN6047 into Phase 2 for severe pain via the delta opioid receptor, aiming to reduce risks seen with conventional opioids; a Phase 2a is already authorized in Spain with possible Poland involvement. Digital Energy & AI Costs: A report warns Poland’s data-centre and AI growth could sharply increase electricity demand, while water use remains unclear—raising questions about whether renewables and grids can keep up. Volhynia Commemoration: Poland marked the Volhynia massacre anniversary with Prime Minister Donald Tusk announcing a “Wall of Remembrance” in Warsaw, as political tensions with Ukraine continue. Cancer Case Spotlight: A UK man’s late prostate cancer diagnosis after urinary symptoms led to stage 4 disease and a limited prognosis, underscoring the importance of timely urology referral. Invasive Species: Invasive pale swallow-wort has been detected in Krakow, prompting urgent containment efforts.
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