AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAfD and Ukraine policy: AfD co-leader Alice Weidel says Germany should expel Ukrainian and Syrian citizens, with “young” Ukrainian men of military age returning home, and she pledges to end support to Kyiv if the party takes power. Security and NATO planning: German defence officials are weighing steps to stop regional administrations gaining access to confidential national and NATO defence plans if the AfD governs, after the party’s strong Saxony-Anhalt result. Energy and industry hit by climate: Low water levels on the Rhine are expected to cause “immense” economic damage, with inland shipping threatened if levels at Kaub drop below 40 cm. Business and markets: Novartis shares slide after a Phase III failure for delpacibart etedesiran, while Germany’s political turbulence continues to shape investor sentiment. Tech and daily life: A German study links constant connectivity to stress and finds scheduled digital breaks can reduce it. EU-China stance: A growing bloc in the European Parliament backs a tougher approach toward China amid concerns over exports and deindustrialization.
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