AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Trade & Competition: China’s Ministry of Justice says the EU’s Foreign Subsidies probe into JD.Com’s planned purchase of Germany’s Ceconomy/MediaMarkt-Saturn is unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction, warning firms not to cooperate. German Politics & Society: A lot changes in Germany in September 2026, including state elections and a planned Deutsche Bahn alcohol ban at train stations rolled out from early September. Education: Thousands of pupils in Northern Ireland receive GCSE results, with Germany-language GCSEs among those set to be dropped later in the decade. Climate & Food: Germany’s grain harvest is forecast to fall about 7% after drought and heat, with farmers warning of regional crop failures and higher input costs. Tech & Security: DW launches an app to help users access content in places with digital censorship, using features like VPN and Bluetooth sharing. Business & Industry: Germany–Indonesia ties deepen on renewable energy and skills, including local production of prenatal micronutrient supplements with German support. International: UAE suspends all trade with Iran after missile attacks, while European markets stay muted as oil prices rise.
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