AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Border Tech: Nine Schengen countries, including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Malta, Portugal, Italy and Switzerland, can pause the EES rollout until end-2026 as facial and fingerprint scan tech is still being sorted out—after queues and missed flights sparked fresh calls to extend the derogation. Youth Mobility: Canada published the age rules and country lists for International Experience Canada (IEC) and Work and Travel, with eligibility typically for ages 18–35 (some countries capped at 30). Work-Travel Paperwork: Australia added a “letter of support” step for Work and Holiday visas for citizens of 11 partner countries, including San Marino, plus extra rules for certain other nationalities. Church & Culture: Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò discussed liturgy and Traditionis Custodes in relation to Pope Leo XIV’s France visit, framing it as part of a wider post-conciliar debate. Heritage & Learning: A new look at UNESCO World Heritage counts puts Italy at the top with 62 sites, while women’s college enrollment trends show women leading in most countries worldwide. Innovation Spotlight: EPO’s CodeFest 2026 winners were announced at PATLIB in Warsaw, highlighting growing women participation in patent-focused tech.
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