AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAssisted Dying Law Debate: Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich says France’s new assisted suicide law is “not the end of the fight,” urging Catholics to keep pushing for “fraternity” and warning against treating the new “right” as inevitable. Diplomacy Tensions: France moves to expel two Iranian diplomats after Tehran declared two French embassy staff persona non grata, escalating a dispute tied to an alleged assault in Tehran. Heatwave Toll: Public Health France reports nearly 5,800 excess deaths between June 17 and July 2, with older people hit hardest and another August heatwave under way. Champagne Harvest: Champagne growers in Hautvillers begin an unusually early harvest as extreme heat and drought accelerate ripening, forcing a tight window to protect quality. PSG & Ligue 1: PSG’s Parc des Princes pitch is “severely damaged” by the heat, pushing their Ligue 1 opener to Rennes; the club also faces transfer-market turbulence. Local Life & Safety: A safeguarding session was held for 24 young Seychellois footballers before they return to France. Business & Tech: LS Electric and LS Cable & System showcase next-gen power grid tech at CIGRE 2026 in Paris. Sports Leadership: Victor Wembanyama is named captain of France’s men’s basketball team for FIBA qualifiers.
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