AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoyal Farewell: Norway held a major state funeral for King Harald V in Oslo, with a minute of silence, a 21-gun salute, and royals and leaders from across Europe including the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander and Prince William. Culture & Community: The Netherlands’ public libraries hit 3.8 million members in 2025, with adult membership rising and more young adults (18–30) signing up, alongside growing e-book and audiobook use. Family Law Under Pressure: A Dutch survey finds nearly 40% of family lawyers face threats, especially in domestic violence and intimate terrorism cases—pushing some lawyers to take fewer cases. Europe’s Mood: A new study says Europeans still want a stronger EU, but feel they can’t see a path forward, with “deterioration” the dominant way people describe the present. Heritage & Place: A Tilburg University panel explores how heritage and environment intersect, arguing that “natural” disasters often have social and political roots. Travel & Lifestyle: New Zealand expands visa-free entry for citizens of about 60 countries via NZeTA, while Amsterdam continues to be praised as a city that’s easier to navigate for wheelchair users.
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