AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoYouth Justice Overhaul: Italy’s government approved a draft law that would automatically treat children aged 14+ as fully criminally responsible, shifting the burden to the defence and drawing sharp criticism from opposition and child-welfare groups. Diplomacy & Travel Fallout: Italy’s embassy in Bangkok apologised after a viral BTS Skytrain clash involving Italian underage students and a Thai passenger, condemning “inappropriate behaviour” and stressing it doesn’t reflect Italians. Public Safety & Crime: Guardia di Finanza seized about 1,700 pounds of cocaine hidden in a refrigerated Ecuador-to-Europe banana shipment at Vado Ligure, valuing the haul at roughly €250m. Defense & Tech War: Italy’s defence minister Guido Crosetto offered dismissed Ukrainian ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov an adviser role, praising him for drone-era battlefield innovation. Media & Culture: Venice Film Festival unveiled a September lineup including “Oasis” and a Musk documentary, with 20 films competing for the Golden Lion. Environment & Emergency Response: EU mobilised Canadair planes (two from Italy) to help Spain fight major wildfires affecting Madrid and Ávila, as evacuations swell across southern Europe.
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