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• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten shortlisted design proposals for new euro banknotes. • To determine the final selection, the ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the single currency, ensuring the new notes reflect the values of the euro area.

• On July 23, the European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled a shortlist of 10 design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. • The ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey, inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the eurozone's currency, ensuring the new notes reflect a broad European consensus.

• Germany has launched the Agentic AI Hub, a new initiative designed to integrate advanced AI agents into public administration. • The program begins with 20 pilot projects focusing on critical government functions, including social benefits processing, transcription, and process modelling. • This effort aims to modernize the state's digital infrastructure by addressing legal, regulatory, and sociocultural barriers to AI adoption.

• South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korean Film Council launched a public-private consultative body on Friday in Seoul. • The committee, consisting of 22 industry representatives, will discuss the implementation of a "holdback" system to establish mandatory waiting periods before films move from theaters to other platforms. • This initiative aims to protect the theatrical window and support the domestic cinema ecosystem against the rapid shift toward streaming services.

• Former NAACP president and CEO Ben Jealous says he is challenging the group’s decision to fire him, calling the move “disheartening” and accusing the board of abandoning its mission. • The dispute has spilled into public view, with Jealous alleging internal dysfunction and political pressure within the organization and the board citing strategic disagreements and leadership style. • Civil‑rights leaders are divided, with some backing the board’s right to choose leadership and others warning that the controversy could weaken the organization’s influence ahead of the 2026 elections.