AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRussia Policy: Germany says it will press for new EU sanctions on Moscow despite a US-Russia diesel deal, and insists its support for Ukraine remains firm. Political Fault Lines: The AfD has won its first state-parliament speaker post, with suspected support from CDU lawmakers. The breakthrough deepens pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz as his party and coalition face growing strains. Espionage Probe: Former intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested in a major investigation into alleged spying and the handling of classified material. Schröder Backlash: A poll found 56% of Germans consider former chancellor Gerhard Schröder’s visit to Vladimir Putin’s birthday gathering inappropriate; Merz called it immoral. Bavaria Shooting: Two officials were killed during a routine firearms inspection, and a suspect was arrested after a standoff. Economic Outlook: The government raised its growth forecast for 2026, even as German exports weaken and business insolvencies rise.
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