AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUkraine and EU Budget: Friedrich Merz is making agreement on long-term funding for Ukraine a condition for Germany to discuss the EU’s next budget, prompting Slovakia’s Robert Fico to accuse him of “blackmail.” As US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi, Germany is also pressing for Europe to have a place at the negotiating table. Presidential Race: Merz has nominated Ilse Aigner, a former minister, to become Germany’s first female president if elected. Public Opinion: A new survey finds Germans more divided over Ukraine aid than immigration: 54% support continued assistance, while just under 29% favour closer ties with Russia. Economic Outlook: German exports rose 2% in September and industrial production increased 0.7%, but economists warn the recovery remains fragile.
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