AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoAI Search & Publisher Rights: The UK competition watchdog (CMA) says publishers can opt out of Google’s AI search summaries, aiming to restore traffic and bargaining power for news outlets. Workplace Health & Recognition: Spain’s CCOO warns that only 119 occupational cancer cases were recognized in 2025, despite estimates that work-related cancers could reach ~16,000, pushing for better prevention and treatment. EU Media Business Model: A Brussels investigation highlights how EU media’s lucrative events boom blurs lobbying rules, with seats and sponsorship packages running into tens of thousands of euros. EU Procurement & Tech Sovereignty: Commentary argues public procurement could steer Big Tech toward rights, transparency and greener goals, but says political will is missing. Archaeology in Germany: Excavations in Paderborn uncovered an 800-year-old medieval notebook in a latrine, preserved in striking condition. Book Culture Spotlight: Reviews and literary coverage include Benjamin Myers’ bestseller breakthrough in Germany and new fiction/nonfiction picks ranging from cartel violence to historical narratives.
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