AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSecurity: Germany’s military has banned commercially available Chinese-made drones from barracks and training grounds over concerns they could expose sensitive information; units are withdrawing the devices. Jobs and Economy: A survey found 32% of German firms plan workforce cuts in 2027, while 80% expect output to stagnate or fall. Vodafone is also cutting 2,300 jobs in Germany. Ukraine: Chancellor Friedrich Merz says all EU countries must share the cost of supporting Kyiv and wants Ukraine and Moldova’s accession talks accelerated. His stance has drawn accusations of “blackmail” from Slovakia’s prime minister. Presidency: Governing parties and the Greens are backing Bavarian CSU politician Ilse Aigner, putting her on course to become Germany’s first female president. Regional Politics: Three centre-left parties have agreed to govern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, keeping the far-right AfD out of power despite its lead in the state election. Animal Health: Bird flu has been detected at a small poultry holding in Brandenburg; authorities ordered the birds culled and set up surveillance zones.
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