AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAfD Protest Flashpoint in Erfurt: Thousands marched and blocked roads around the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) conference as Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla were re-elected amid clashes with riot police, with police estimating about 15,000–20,000 protesters. Germany’s Rail Push: Berlin plans higher 2027 funding for new rail construction and upgrades, while critics warn cuts hit the existing network and rail digitalisation. Ukraine Air-Defence Talks: Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, making Patriot missile ammunition the top priority after Russia’s latest strikes. Klopp in the Frame for Germany: Jürgen Klopp confirmed talks with the DFB after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation, saying he’s “recharged” but that Red Bull contract talks must be resolved. Sick-Leave Crackdown: Germany moves to tighten rules, ending phone-in sick notes and requiring a doctor’s note from day one. Big Budget Numbers: A Reuters draft foresees 2027 borrowing above €203bn as Germany ramps up investment and defence. Industry & Tech: Infineon opened a €5bn Smart Power Fab in Dresden, and ExOne will deploy a Resand sand-reclamation system at its German HQ.
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