AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Digital Policy: The Dutch government plans a full smartphone ban in schools from January 2027, building on the “At home or in the safe” approach to make phone-free time the norm. Cyber & Enforcement: RDI has upheld a fine against telecom operator Odido over security shortcomings in handling law-enforcement number-tapping requests, with the penalty slightly reduced on appeal. Gambling Regulation: Polymarket has filed a case in The Hague to overturn the Dutch gambling ban, arguing its event contracts should be treated like financial derivatives rather than bets. Tech & Privacy: Dutch retailers including Hans Anders have pulled Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses from shelves amid privacy concerns and calls from nonprofits to halt sales. Finance & Innovation: Qivalis, an Amsterdam-based group working toward a regulated euro stablecoin launch, appointed Olga Elsenga as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer as it seeks authorisation. Public Safety & Health: A case involving euthanasia of a 17-year-old in the Netherlands keeps the debate alive about minors’ consent and the limits of the law. Sports & National Pride (Oranje): Virgil van Dijk marked his 100th Netherlands cap as the Oranje beat Serbia in the Nations League, with Joshua Zirkzee and Teun Koopmeiners scoring.
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