AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfD Shock in Saxony-Anhalt: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was “deeply shocked” after the far-right AfD’s landslide win, vowing to press ahead with reforms and defend democracy “if necessary with the Constitution,” as coalition talks loom and thousands protested in Berlin. Diplomacy Fallout: Russia ordered the closure of Germany’s consulate general in St. Petersburg and Goethe-Institut branches, citing tit-for-tat retaliation after Berlin shut Russian facilities over a Leipzig drone dispute. Economy Watch: Germany’s industrial production fell 1.1% in July, hit hardest by a sharp drop in auto output tied to EV plant conversion shutdowns, underscoring a fragile rebound. Israel-Gaza Backlash: Adidas Arabia apologized after a campaign featuring amputee former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton sparked boycott calls, with critics pointing to Gaza’s mass injuries. Space Milestone: Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum became the first private European rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe. Protest & Politics: Jewish leaders warned the AfD result could threaten Jewish life, while debate intensified over what the vote means for Germany and Europe.
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