AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Courts & Big Tech: The EU General Court upheld Apple’s “gatekeeper” status under the Digital Markets Act, rejecting its challenge and limiting what Apple can contest for now—while the broader DMA push keeps tightening access rules for app stores and iOS. Digital Rights: A “right to be offline” debate is back in focus after a case where a citizen was blocked from a government appointment because he didn’t use a mobile phone. Luxembourg Public Sector Tech: CTIE director Patrick Houtsch says Luxembourg’s state digitalisation is accelerating, with guichet.lu and identity services now handling thousands of procedures. Climate & Health: AFP reports at least 12,000 excess deaths across nine European countries during June’s heatwave, with the toll expected to rise. Local Tech & Industry: Luxembourg AI pioneer Marco Barnig has died, remembered for early microprocessor work and AI education initiatives. Agriculture Innovation: Luxembourg farmers are using high-tech setups to grow mushrooms, from monitored container systems to converted pigsties. Business & Finance: State Street posted strong Q2 results and disclosed tokenised fund servicing capability in Luxembourg. Cyber & AI Governance: ICRC’s Luxembourg-linked event in Beijing highlighted AI safety and cyber risks for humanitarian operations.
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