AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSecurity: Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warned that a Russian-linked “shadow war” aims to destabilise Germany, backing stronger powers for domestic intelligence. The push comes as a former intelligence chief is held in an espionage investigation that has shaken trust in the services. Coalition Turmoil: Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has resigned after her daughter-in-law’s death, citing personal grief and attacks from conservative coalition partners. Her departure could complicate pension reform. Defence: Germany plans to double its order of anti-submarine frigates to eight and build a new naval base in Emden, strengthening its position in the North Sea. Industry: GlobalFoundries marked a €1.1 billion expansion in Dresden, aiming to lift annual chip capacity above one million wafers by 2028. Russia and Politics: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum and claims the AfD is linked to Moscow; Germany’s opposition parties are also pressing to resume Russian fuel imports and end sanctions.
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