AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndustry and Jobs: Mercedes-Benz says it will halt new investment at German sites and consider plant closures if it cannot agree on lower costs with unions. A separate survey found nearly one-third of German companies plan to cut jobs in 2027. Military Accountability: A Bundeswehr study found more than 60% of female soldiers had experienced sexual harassment; the military has promised action. Security: Parliament approved expanded cyber-defence powers as Germany steps up protection against hybrid threats. The military has also banned Chinese-made drones from its barracks over security concerns. Economy: Advisers raised their growth forecast but warned of fiscal risks. The government postponed a sugar tax and dropped a planned electricity tax cut ahead of budget talks. Ukraine Talks: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Russia appears willing to accept a European role in negotiations, while urging the EU to build its Ukraine policy into the bloc’s budget.
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