AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUkraine Support: Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany cannot send more Patriot systems or missiles without weakening its own defences, and is urging allies to take on more of the burden. Defence Planning: Germany wants to decide by March 2027 whether to pursue a fighter-jet partnership, Pistorius says. Presidency: Merz’s conservatives have backed Bavaria’s Ilse Aigner for president, potentially making her Germany’s first woman in the largely ceremonial role. Israel Debate: Hundreds marched in Berlin calling for an end to German arms sales to Israel; Germany approved about €800 million in military export licences this year, according to reports. Economy: Industrial output rose 0.7% in September and manufacturing orders rebounded 4.4%, but the recovery remains fragile as retail sales fell and more than 400,000 industrial workers protested for higher pay. Iran: Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah, received a “Freedom Prize” in Frankfurt amid controversy; police estimated 18,000 supporters gathered to greet him.
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