AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkraine Funding: Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants future EU support for Ukraine built into the bloc’s long-term budget, calling it a shared responsibility. Czech and Slovak leaders have pushed back, exposing a widening rift over who should pay. Jobs and Investment: A survey found 32% of German companies plan workforce cuts in 2027, while nearly 40% expect to reduce investment. Vodafone is cutting 2,300 jobs in Germany as it restructures. Military Security: Germany has barred Chinese-made commercial drones from military sites and restricted Chinese vehicles, citing fears that sensitive data could be exposed. Presidency: Merz has backed Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner for president, putting Germany on course to elect its first woman to the largely ceremonial role. Antisemitism: At a Kristallnacht anniversary event, Merz warned that hatred of Jews is again widespread in Germany and beyond.
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