AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Consumer Safety: An EU-funded check of 88 remote-controlled toys found 53 (60%) failed interference rules, triggering sales bans and new warnings across 13 countries, including Malta. EU Economy Watch: Eurostat reports a small rebound in services production in March 2026 (+0.2% euro area, +0.4% EU) after February’s dip, with information and communication among the bright spots. Local Health & Research: Malta hosted an IAEA mission to review its radiation safety regulation, assessing how the country oversees medical and industrial radiation sources and its centralised radioactive waste storage. AI in Malta: Malta’s AI push is moving from strategy to rollout, with plans to expand access to ChatGPT Plus and deliver AI literacy via University of Malta courses, backed by €100 million. Workforce & Skills: An EU survey says Irish SMEs struggle more with hiring non-EU staff, and Malta is highlighted as the exception with the highest share trying it (48%). Pay Transparency Deadline: Cyprus is among countries missing the EU pay transparency deadline, while Malta is listed among those delayed on implementation. Tech & Media: A New Media Film Festival spotlighted 2026 winners spanning AI cinema, VR/AR, immersive media and digital storytelling.
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