AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPrices and Jobs: German inflation eased to 2.8% in October, down from 3.3% in September. Separately, an industry survey found nearly one-third of firms plan workforce cuts in 2027; the labor agency chief expects AI to displace about 800,000 jobs over 15 years, with similar numbers created. Security: US refuelling tankers were moved from a British airbase to Germany amid reports of an Iranian threat. Officials have not disclosed its nature. Ukraine and the EU: Chancellor Friedrich Merz says all member states must support Ukraine, warning Germany may block the next EU budget without a funding pledge. Slovakia’s Robert Fico accused him of blackmail. Energy and Climate: Germany is tightening rules for coal-to-gas projects in power auctions, while slipping to 25th in a climate ranking. At COP31, climate groups also gave Germany a satirical “Fossil of the Day” award after its leaders stayed away. Presidency: Merz has backed Bavarian state premier Ilse Aigner as Germany’s candidate for president, potentially making her the country’s first woman in the role.
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