AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBerlin Politics: Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has quit Germany’s coalition government, citing personal reasons while also accusing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives of intensifying attacks. Her departure could complicate planned pension reform as the government faces weak polls and a sluggish economy. France: A 14-year-old pupil was arrested after two teachers were wounded in a shotgun attack at a school near Marseille; both are expected to recover. EU-China Trade: Brussels is preparing a 350,000-a-year cap on Chinese hybrid-car imports, after talks aimed at easing trade tensions. Energy and Security: EU leaders meet in Brussels on 15–16 October to tackle high energy costs, support for Ukraine and Russia’s hybrid threats, with national budget pressures sharpening divisions. Defence: France is moving ahead with its own next-generation fighter after leaving the joint Franco-German project, with prototype work due to begin in 2027. Russia: EU foreign ministers are preparing a major sanctions package targeting nearly 1,600 people and entities linked to Russia’s military industry.
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