AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColonial Reckoning: A Dutch expert commission says the House of Orange-Nassau supported colonialism and slavery for centuries, prompting King Willem-Alexander to call the findings “painful and confronting,” while PM Rob Jetten says there will be no reparations but more education and museum work. Privacy & Smart Tech: Dutch eyewear chain Hans Anders suspends Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses sales in the Netherlands and Belgium after privacy regulator warnings and public debate over covert recording. Energy Prices: G7 leaders back coordinated steps to lower diesel costs, including releasing up to 100 million barrels from strategic reserves. Agritech & Farming Links: India and the Netherlands plan to deepen agricultural cooperation, including seed-sector partnerships and innovation via Centres of Excellence. Biosecurity in Practice: An Irish lab that identified the Shamonda virus will work with farmers and vets on signs and response as the disease spreads in Europe. Climate-Smart Buildings: BRE launches BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out Commercial Version 7 to cut carbon and improve resilience in existing offices. Invasive Species Watch: A Dutch-born beekeeper warns Ireland to stay vigilant after Asian hornets are detected in Co Cork. Public Attitudes to Tech: Pew data shows Dutch concern about social media harming democracy has risen sharply. Circular Tech for Oceans: The Ocean Cleanup highlights plastic-eating robots and river/ocean interception tech.
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