AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMigration and Politics: Chancellor Friedrich Merz says irregular migration remains a major EU challenge despite fewer arrivals and new asylum rules. The Left has rejected antisemitism allegations as a smear amid talks over Berlin’s next government. Ukraine and Security: Merz has pledged continued support for Kyiv, while Ukraine’s president says Germany-backed interceptor plans are due to move ahead. German officials also warn that Russia’s hybrid threat is long term. Industry: France and Germany reached a compromise on EU car rules, easing the path for combustion engines after 2035 while linking support to European production. In Leuna, Finnish firm UPM opened a €1.37 billion wood-based chemicals plant. Economic pressures: Germany’s wholesale inflation hit its highest level since early 2023 as energy costs weigh on the economy. The government has approved a tax on sugary drinks, and parliament backed higher tobacco taxes.
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