AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Society: A Flensburg University study says climate skepticism has surged into a “mass phenomenon,” with 59% of surveyed people reporting more doubts in 2023 than the year before—linked to right-leaning politics, distrust in institutions, and dissatisfaction with democracy. Economy & Industry: Germany’s auto sector is under pressure as Volkswagen cuts hundreds of management roles and BMW plans up to 8,000 job cuts in Germany by 2027 amid weak demand and EV transition. Energy & Infrastructure: Rhine drought is hitting German river trade as water levels drop to record lows, raising costs for industry. Migration & Politics: Germany’s deportation policy tightens further as deportation flights to Afghanistan expand under a tougher migration line. EU Tech Push: The EU opens a race for next-generation AI “Gigafactories,” aiming for up to €10bn public support and €20bn+ private investment. Sports Governance: UEFA and CONCACAF say they’ve lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after his abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan.
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