AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomy: Germany grew 0.2% in the third quarter, beating expectations, while October inflation eased to 2.8% as energy-price increases slowed after a temporary fuel-tax cut. Industry: Volkswagen’s nearly €5.9 billion quarterly loss and Audi’s fresh outlook cut underline mounting pressure on German carmakers from weak demand in China and US tariffs. Foreign Policy: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met Xi Jinping in Beijing as Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Asia tour promoted closer trade ties and warned against using trade as a weapon. Youth Protests: Students are mobilising against education cuts and planned conscription, with nationwide demonstrations expected. Security: German police arrested two suspects over alleged Russia-linked sabotage plans.
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