AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPapal Migration Focus: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Europe’s migration flashpoints—Spain’s Canary Islands next week and Italy’s Lampedusa in early July—hoping to shift attention from polarised politics to solidarity for people arriving via deadly routes. Culture & Identity: The Venice Biennale’s Hong Kong collateral event, “Fermata: Hong Kong in Venice,” brings a quieter, music-inspired mood to the Italian art scene, with artists exploring pauses, reflection and connection. Food Politics in Italy: Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini has died in Bra, Italy; tributes highlight how his “good, clean and fair” food message helped shape food education, farmers’ markets and a fairer food culture. World Cup Glam: FIFA announced Shakira and Burna Boy will headline the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony with “Dai Dai,” a multilingual anthem built for unity. EU Lifestyle Science: The HOLiFOOD project launches a digital campaign (including Italy) to explain how climate change can raise food safety risks, from warmer-weather bacteria to crop toxins.
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