AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBottom Trawling Ban Push: A new study says bottom trawling in Europe’s waters costs society up to €16bn a year—about 90 times the fishing industry’s profits—urging bans in Marine Protected Areas to protect marine life and cut climate damage. Brussels Lobbying Scrutiny: Pay-to-play media events in Brussels are being flagged as a new lobbying frontier, with concerns about how informal meetings can shape EU decisions outside public reporting. Fashion & Culture Spotlight: Belgian designer Marie Adam-Leenaerdt is among the ANDAM Fashion Awards 2026 finalists, with EgonLab and Zomer returning for the Pierre Bergé Prize. Health Reality Check: Research challenges BMI as a “healthy/obese” shortcut, warning it can miss harmful fat distribution and mislabel muscular people. Travel Practicalities: Spain travel rules for 2026 highlight that Brits may be asked for return ticket, insurance, funds, and proof of address—plus passport validity details. Human Rights: The Hind Rajab Foundation urges India to arrest an Israeli reservist alleged to have demolished civilian infrastructure in Gaza. Lifestyle & Travel Tech: Napster partners with Spa Grand Prix to launch an AI ticketing concierge for fans.
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