AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat & Water Crisis: A new heat wave is worsening drought across northern and central Italy, with the Po River basin’s flows down about 65% on average (some areas -80%), June rainfall 36% below normal, and emergency irrigation in Veneto; falling levels also raise seawater intrusion risks in the Po Delta. Worker Rights in Extreme Weather: Delivery riders plan strikes in Milan, Bologna and Florence, with app shutdowns and limited deliveries during peak heat as temperatures push toward 40C. Digital Identity Push: From 2027, EU citizens will be able to store ID cards, driving licences and university degrees in the EUDI Wallet, aiming to speed cross-border services while raising questions about data control and public digital skills. Health Tech: Italian researchers report multifloral honey may help protect skin stem cells from UV-induced stress, boosting stemness markers and lowering aging-related gene expression. Biotech Leadership: Biogen appoints Michael J. Parini as Chief Legal Officer, effective Aug. 3. Sports Tech Crossover: A consumer brain-health startup (with Imperial links) plans to measure brain oxygenation during training with Como 1907.
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