AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth Protests: Tens of thousands rallied across Germany over living costs, school funding and opposition to conscription. Organizers put turnout at 120,000; most marches were peaceful, but later clashes injured officers, and rioters looted shops in Frankfurt as police used water cannon and pepper spray. China Ties: During President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit, Xi Jinping called for a stronger strategic partnership. Steinmeier urged Beijing to address its trade surplus and help end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Overseas Tragedy: A German Lufthansa crew member and a Slovak national died after an apparent electrical fault charged a Bengaluru hotel pool; two people were hurt trying to rescue them. Economic Outlook: Germany’s economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter, while inflation eased to 2.8% in October. Skilled-worker Hiring: Employers using Germany’s fast-track foreign recruitment process must pay a €411 fee, which is non-refundable and does not guarantee a visa.
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