AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRoyal Farewell in Oslo: Norway held a state funeral for King Harald V, with a procession from the Royal Palace to Oslo Cathedral and leaders including the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander and Prince William attending. Dutch Governance & Public Services: The Netherlands’ public libraries topped 3.8 million members in 2025, with adult membership up and younger adults (18-30) joining more. EU Monetary Policy: The ECB is set to decide on another likely 25-basis-point rate rise to 2.50%, as markets weigh whether tightening is ending or continuing. Legal System Under Pressure: A Dutch-linked survey finds nearly 40% of family lawyers face threats, especially in domestic violence cases, with some cutting back on cases for safety. Animal Welfare Enforcement: The Dutch regulator NVWA plans fines unless Irish calf transporters change practices after complaints about long trips with insufficient fluids. Tourism & Local Economy: Lorca (Spain) reported record hotel occupancy in August (88%) and thousands of tourist enquiries, including many from the Netherlands. Tech & Health Data: NHS England selected Netcompany for a £215m digital cancer screening contract, aiming to speed up prevention and testing. International Mobility Rules: New Zealand expanded visa waivers to about 60 countries via NZeTA, while Australia’s ETA list also grows.
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