AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBavarian Politics: Deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger, 55, died suddenly in Berlin. The cause has not been disclosed. Security and Memory: Germany marked 15 years since the neo-Nazi NSU terror group was exposed, renewing scrutiny of police failures and unanswered questions. Government data also show Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes at a record high. Economy: Electric vehicles reached a record 37% of new-car sales, even as BMW profits fell to their lowest level since 2020 and the automaker plans faster job cuts. The EU conditionally approved JD.com’s €2.2 billion takeover of retailer Ceconomy, with safeguards for competitors. Migration: Asylum applications fell 35% in October to the lowest level for that month since 2011, while the number of tolerated migrants topped 200,000. Ukraine: Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged further air-defence and energy support for Kyiv ahead of peace talks.
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