AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolitical Shock: Bavaria’s deputy premier Hubert Aiwanger was found dead in a Berlin hotel, hours before a scheduled speech; police are investigating. Industrial Strain: Employers warn that up to 300,000 more metal and electrical industry jobs could be at risk over the next two to three years. Bosch also plans 750 job cuts at its Abstatt site, citing Chinese competition. Defence: Germany has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in tank maker KNDS, while Rheinmetall shares fell sharply after it cut its 2026 sales and margin forecasts. Business: Siemens Healthineers has begun separating its diagnostics division, which it plans to rename Olyrian Diagnostics, as weakness in China weighs on growth. Society: Reports point to a sharp rise in Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes, while proposed housing-benefit changes could put added pressure on low-income households.
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