AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfD Surge & Merz Under Pressure: After a strong Saxony-Anhalt result, Germany’s far-right AfD is polling at historic levels nationwide, with new surveys putting it around 30% and the CDU at record lows; Merz has also cancelled a New York trip amid internal party anger and calls for a tougher “firewall” against cooperation. Fuel Prices & Cost Relief: Chancellor Merz says the government will react to “price gouging” as Germany faces record fuel costs, while economists warn against broad fuel-tax cuts and urge targeted help. Inflation Watch: German wholesale prices rose 6.8% year-on-year in August, the fastest pace since early 2023, driven by energy and raw materials. Industry Stress Signals: Evonik plans to close two German plants in 2027 over weak demand and low profitability, while automotive supplier Prinz&Co. filed for insolvency after 130 years, reflecting a wider downturn in the sector. Defense & Trade Links: Germany and the US signed an agreement to deepen defense-industry cooperation, as Iraq’s PM met Merz to discuss energy deals and export routes. AI, Data Centers & New Risks: Europe’s Lagarde warns it must build its own AI, while watchdogs warn AI-driven data center growth could unleash a new PFAS surge; meanwhile, Germany’s KBA approved a driverless Level 4 truck for Lidl with Einride. Energy Security: Germany and Iraq discussed energy agreements amid Strait of Hormuz disruption and rising oil prices.
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