AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFranco-German Security: The EU is suspending a €2m grant to the Venice Biennale after Russia returned with a pavilion, as cultural ministers push back on Moscow’s comeback. Defense & Deterrence: The Telegraph reports Britain and Germany are secretly working on a long-range missile under the Deep Precision Strike project, with development aimed to finish by 2034. Foreign Policy & Energy: Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says flight records point to secret German-Russian talks in Baku about ending the Ukraine war, while Germany’s Merz denies involvement. Health Funding: UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima warns Africa must “radically” reprioritise health spending after aid cuts, noting UNAIDS lost about 25% of funding. Economy & Markets: Fitch forecasts developed-market debt hitting a record $75.8tn by end-2026, with Germany’s deficit projected at 3.7% of GDP. Business & Industry: In snacks, Germany’s Intersnack is set to buy U.S. Utz Brands in a ~$2.9bn deal, taking it private. Tech & Robotics: Humanoid, a London-based industrial robot maker, raises $152m and is valued at $1.35bn, with German supplier Schaeffler among rollout partners.
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