AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLeipzig/Halle Drone Alarm: Germany’s national security council met after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian Antonov An-124 at Leipzig/Halle, with prosecutors probing a mid-air collision involving another drone and the Russian embassy calling it a “fabricated provocation.” New Drone Sighting: Two suspicious drones were later spotted over the Bundeswehr base in Mechernich, shifting the focus from airports to military security. AfD Surge in Polls: An ARD-Deutschlandtrend survey puts the far-right AfD at a record 28%, raising pressure on mainstream parties ahead of state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Defense Industry Boost: Rheinmetall reported a sharp jump in Q2 revenue and profit as European defense spending rises, though it cut its 2026 outlook after Germany scrapped the F126 frigate plan. Heat and Drought Costs: Germany’s heatwave toll is reported at 11,900 heat-related deaths, while low Rhine levels threaten transport and industrial output. Cyber Risk for Hospitals: A new Europe-wide healthcare cyber index places Germany in the highest-pressure tier as ransomware and supplier concentration strain recovery. Industrial Output Watch: Germany’s exports hit a record in June and industrial production rose for a third month, offering a modest lift to the outlook. AI Governance Spotlight: A global AI policy ranking highlighted leaders shaping regulation and governance, as Germany and Europe push implementation of AI rules.
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