AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFrench Education & Public Sector Pressure: High school blockades spread across France, including Paris, Saint-Denis, Grenoble and Lille, as students protest overcrowding, heavy workloads and teacher shortages; police used tear gas at the Parc-Imperial complex after projectiles and fires involving electric bicycles, while unions also plan a public-sector strike ahead of the 2027 budget. Cybersecurity Leadership in Media: Canal+ CTO Stéphane Baumier was appointed Chairman of Irdeto, the Netherlands-based platform security firm protecting billions of devices worldwide, aiming to boost growth and Canal+ tech synergies. AI, Ethics & Human Rights in France: Pope Leo XIV told France’s leaders and UNESCO that technology must stay “at the service of humans,” warning against a “paradise of machines” and condemning assisted dying laws, as he drew large crowds during his visit. Réunion Business & Infrastructure: Réunion’s new airport arrivals hall (opened in 2024) reportedly avoids air conditioning by using trade-wind ventilation design—an energy-saving bet that could interest local operators and investors. Tourism Governance Watch: A look at South Africa’s KZN tourism season highlights how municipal delivery—clean beaches, services and infrastructure—can make or break visitor demand.
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