AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLumière Summit Film Deal: South Korea and France are pledging €500m each (total €1bn) to back film and audiovisual projects from 2027, with leaders Lee Jae-myung and Emmanuel Macron unveiling the “Lumière Partnership” to support independent screens, co-productions and industry resilience. Heatwave Fallout: France faces another stretch of extreme heat, with orange alerts in several southern departments and temperatures forecast near 39C, while wildfires continue in the Pyrénées and air quality risks rise. Wine Under Pressure: Heatwaves and drought are set to drive French wine output to one of the worst levels in 30 years, with major regional drops expected. Nuclear Research Push: CNRS launches a six-year €18m programme to advance nuclear fission research, aiming to strengthen France’s scientific “sovereignty.” Covid-19 Watch: Wastewater monitoring shows SARS-CoV-2 presence rising across France heading into autumn, though officials say it’s not yet a cause for alarm. Courts & Crime: A Paris trial begins over the 2022 killing of Argentine rugby star Federico Martin Aramburu, with two far-right activists facing murder and attempted murder charges. Immigration Tensions (UK): British officials condemned “thuggish” anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth after demonstrations disrupted Channel travel.
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