AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoYouth Protests: Up to 160,000 people are expected at rallies in 34 German cities this weekend, calling for better education, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military service. Police expect largely peaceful demonstrations but warn extremists could exploit them. China Ties: In Beijing, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Xi Jinping to use China’s influence to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Both leaders called for closer dialogue and cooperation. G20 Tensions: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul joined European counterparts in refusing to pose for a group photo with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, prompting its cancellation and underscoring divisions over Ukraine. Economy: Germany’s economy grew 0.2% in the third quarter, while October inflation eased to 2.8%. But import prices jumped 10.4% year on year in September, driven by sharply higher energy costs. Wildlife Incident: An eight-year-old girl was critically injured in a wolf attack at a wildlife park in Brandenburg.
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