AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Safety: Several people were injured when a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in northern Germany. Police are investigating; an early report said the incident was linked to a clan dispute, not terrorism. Trade and Security: Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting Japan’s Sanae Takaichi as he tours Asia, with talks expected on trade, technology and security. He also says Ukraine’s future cannot be decided without Kyiv and Europe. Business: German business confidence rose for a sixth straight month, but Mercedes-Benz cut its 2026 profit forecast as competition and weak sales in China pressure carmakers. Politics: Far-right gains and expectations that Merz’s government could end early add to uncertainty at home. Heritage: A fire largely destroyed Hitler’s former Eagle’s Nest retreat in Bavaria; a suspect was arrested on suspicion of arson.
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