AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Digital Euro: The ECB picked 36 payment providers for the digital euro pilot, starting in late 2027 for a 12-month test to validate operations and refine the user experience. EU Child Safety Online: Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will move toward phased, age-based limits on social media, with experts backing no screens for toddlers and supervised access for younger kids, plus a legal proposal later this year. Estonia Defence Infrastructure: Estonia’s RKIK launched a tender for a new €15m military base in Narva, aiming to start construction in 2027’s spring/summer window. Estonian AI for Defence: Finland’s NestAI is linking up with Estonia’s defence command for AI knowledge sharing and joint development, with the goal of reducing reliance on foreign military models. Estonian Cybersecurity: The NSA and partners warn Russia’s FSB Center 16 targets poorly configured routers and urge “router hygiene” fixes, including disabling risky Cisco Smart Install setups. Local Science & History: A Tallinn medieval wooden ship found near the Port of Tallinn was traced to Lithuanian builders using dendrochronology. Energy & Tech Context: Estonia’s grid independence and EU integration efforts continue to be highlighted as the region synchronizes with the continental system.
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