AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Semifinal Set: Spain and France meet in Dallas for a semifinal that feels like an early final, after Spain’s late drama against Belgium and France’s Mbappé-led run to the last four. Belgium Football Fallout: Belgium coach Rudi Garcia faced fresh backlash after substituting injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the quarter-final loss to Spain, with critics questioning whether the call was necessary. Transfers—Belgian Star Abroad: Manchester United moved fast on Youri Tielemans, triggering his Aston Villa release clause (reported around £35m–€41m) as the Belgian midfielder nears an Old Trafford switch. IT Security—Lidl Breach: Lidl says hackers accessed a file via an IT service provider, warning customers in Belgium and elsewhere about possible exposure of personal data and phishing risks. EU Child Safety Push: Ursula von der Leyen outlined an EU plan for age-appropriate social media limits, including platform accountability, age verification, and a “social media start date.” Belgium in International Politics: Belgium criticized the EU’s response to illegal Israeli settlement imports as a “token gesture.” Belgian News Beyond Sports: Pierre Leclercq, the Belgian designer behind BMW X5/X6, has been granted Russian citizenship.
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