AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoAfD Shock in Saxony-Anhalt: Alternative for Germany surged to 43.8% in the state election, winning 39 of 83 seats and cutting the CDU to 17.2%, raising the prospect of the far right governing at a subnational level for the first time since WWII. Church Alarm: Catholic and Protestant leaders in Saxony-Anhalt warned of “great concern,” citing risks to security, education and social policy, and pledged continued support for people seeking protection. Mainstream Pushback: CDU figures including North Rhine-Westphalia’s Hendrik Wüst floated steps toward a possible AfD ban, while Chancellor Merz faces mounting pressure over how to respond. Gulf Ties: During Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit, German MPs urged a deeper Gulf partnership beyond deals, with culture, education and research links on the agenda. Defense & Industry: Ifo says Germany diverted over a third of defence-designated debt in 2025; meanwhile the military is evaluating 30 AI tools for possible deployment from 2027, and Covenant plans cruise-missile production near Leipzig. Business & Tech: Audi unveiled the compact A2 e-tron focused on efficiency, and Germany-UAE cooperation is expanding into AI, hydrogen and digital infrastructure.
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