AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEnergy Security & Costs: Germany will build a strategic gas reserve equal to 10% of storage capacity, filled in 2027-28 and funded via consumer levies, with analysts warning of added pressure on households and energy-intensive industry. EU Foreign Policy: Berlin says any EU move to boycott or tighten trade on West Bank Jewish settlements needs unanimous approval, making action harder as ministers debate the next sanctions package. Digital Euro: The ECB has picked 36 payment service providers for the digital euro pilot starting in late 2027, aiming to test operations and user experience. Ukraine War & Defence Industry: Ursula von der Leyen heads to Kyiv to announce new defence initiatives as strikes continue; Germany also backs drone supply and broader missile-defence cooperation. Markets & Trade: EU LNG imports from Russia hit record volumes ahead of the 2027 ban, while Germany’s car sector faces renewed China-driven pressure. Business & Tech: Uber confirms advanced talks to buy Delivery Hero; Volkswagen weighs major job cuts; and Richemont’s jewellery-led sales growth beats expectations.
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