AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAuto Industry: Germany and France have backed a proposed EU car-policy deal that would ease the 2035 emissions phase-out in exchange for stronger “Made in Europe” rules. The plan could also let the UK qualify if it aligns with EU trade measures on Chinese electric vehicles. Ukraine Support: Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to increase funding for Kyiv and rejected placing frozen Russian assets under US control, saying decisions on the funds belong in Europe. Economic Strain: Germany’s recovery slowed in the third quarter as energy costs and shipping disruptions weighed on growth; inflation reached 3.3% in September. Banking: The ECB cleared UniCredit to raise its Commerzbank stake beyond 30%, advancing a contested takeover bid. UniCredit expects to take control by year-end. Nord Stream Trial: A Ukrainian former military officer has gone on trial in Germany over the 2022 pipeline blasts. He denies involvement, while his lawyers argue the attack was not a war crime.
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