AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoFrance-Iran Cultural Row: Iran shut the French Language Centre in Tehran, calling it “illegal” and citing national security; France condemned the “intrusion” and vowed retaliation, with the Iranian ambassador set to explain the move. EU Kids Act: The EU proposes new rules to restrict children’s access to social media and AI chatbot use, pushing age checks and raising privacy concerns. Public Finance Pressure: France’s public debt is forecast to hit 119.5% of GDP by 2026, a sharp upward revision that underlines mounting budget strain. Cultural Diplomacy: The Institut du monde arabe in Paris hosts a Qatar Creates talk on how museums and cultural institutions shape international relationships. Arts & Heritage: An Aztec pictorial codex (Azcatitlan Codex) returns to Mexico on loan from France for the first time in nearly two centuries. Culture & Faith in France: A probe into smart glasses used in sexual harassment cases adds to France’s wider debate on surveillance and consent. Global Lens on Media: RSF highlights China’s global campaign to distort journalism, including language services reaching France.
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