UAE-Germany Deals: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan is on a state visit to Berlin, with multibillion-euro agreements expected across energy, hydrogen, AI and advanced technologies, as Gulf states diversify amid regional turmoil. ECB & Inflation: Eurozone rate-setters are widely expected to lift borrowing costs again to 2.5% as energy prices jump on Middle East tensions, while Germany’s inflation hit a four-month high at 2.9% in August, driven mainly by higher energy and fuel costs. Energy Transition: A new report says Germany’s power sector is set for a major overhaul as renewables expand and coal phases out, with a capacity market due to be fully operational by end-2027. AfD Shockwave: The AfD’s 43.8% win in Saxony-Anhalt is still reshaping politics, with renewed debate over Germany’s “firewall” strategy and what comes next for mainstream parties. Defense & Tech: Germany’s military is evaluating 30 AI tools for possible deployment from 2027, and Ifo says over a third of defence-designated debt in 2025 was diverted to other spending. Business & Industry: Audi is betting on a smaller, efficient compact EV with the A2 e-tron, while German shipowner Ernst Russ expands its tanker push with newbuildings tied to Cargill. Digital Rights: A report says police have repeatedly and illegally accessed WhatsApp accounts during investigations.