AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoZelensky in Berlin: Ukraine’s president is meeting Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of next week’s US-mediated peace talks. Around 3,400 police have been deployed for the high-security visit, with talks set to cover diplomacy, air defence and energy. Housing Policy: Merz says a bill to prevent housing-company expropriations is ready, amid Berlin coalition talks that include Left Party plans to take large landlords into public ownership. Youth Unrest: After protests over living costs, education cuts and conscription turned violent, Merz has pledged zero tolerance; more than 200 people were arrested and over 100 officers injured. Digital Security: Germany is investigating possible spyware attacks on lawmakers’ phones after Apple warned officials and journalists in multiple countries. Business: Bayer expects a proposed $7.25 billion Roundup settlement to come before Christmas, while Bosch plans to spin off its semiconductor division in 2028. The EU has also approved JD.com’s acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy, subject to conditions.
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