AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDemocracy and Antisemitism: Just one-third of Germans are satisfied with the state of democracy, a record low in a Leipzig study; satisfaction falls to 22.8% in eastern Germany. The survey also found widespread antisemitic attitudes, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of rising Jew-hatred on the Kristallnacht anniversary. Military Security: Germany is removing Chinese-made drones from military use, including training, citing data and IT security concerns. Economy and Jobs: Economic advisers have raised Germany’s growth forecast to around 1%, driven by exports and public spending, but warn planned spending outstrips projected revenue. Separately, nearly one-third of German firms plan job cuts in 2027, and Vodafone will eliminate 2,300 roles in the country. Climate Policy: Merz skipped the COP31 summit, drawing protests from German climate activists, while Germany slipped in a global climate-protection ranking. Politics: Governing parties have backed Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner to become Germany’s first female president.
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