AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBavarian Politics: Deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel, with police investigating; reports say he had been due to speak at a party event. Defence: Germany has agreed to buy a 50% stake in tankmaker KNDS, which makes Leopard tanks, as Berlin deepens its role in the defence industry. Industry: Factory orders rose 4.4% in September, driven by carmakers, but warning strikes hit more than 2,000 workplaces. Bosch is cutting another 750 German jobs, while employers warn industrial job losses could mount. Against Hate: A 94-year-old Kristallnacht survivor urged German police leaders to stand firm against antisemitism. In Halle, immigrant shopkeepers staged a strike against the far right. Ukraine: Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the war and possible peace talks with Donald Trump. Germany also proposed an additional €100 million for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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