AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBudget: Germany’s coalition has approved a record €560.9 billion spending plan for 2027, with new borrowing topping €210 billion. A promised electricity-tax cut remains unresolved. Auto Industry: Mercedes-Benz has frozen investment in German factories and is weighing plant closures after talks over labour costs failed, adding to pressure on the country’s car sector. Cybersecurity: Germany’s watchdog warned that some industrial cooling systems remain vulnerable to hacking. A cyberattack on drone maker Quantum Systems also raised concerns about military equipment; the company says the threat was contained. Ukraine: Berlin will provide an extra €200 million in winter aid to help maintain electricity and water supplies and fund humanitarian support. Prices and Jobs: Wholesale prices rose 8.8% year on year in October, despite a sharp slowdown in monthly growth. Separately, a study found that more than 60% of female soldiers in Germany’s armed forces have experienced harassment or abuse. Robotics: Munich-based Agile Robots raised $500 million at an $8.5 billion valuation to expand manufacturing, including in Germany.
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