AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDefense & NATO: Germany received its first F-35A stealth jet from the US as Berlin ramps up spending and modernises its air force, with the aircraft meant to replace the ageing Tornado fleet. Energy Costs Relief: Germany’s federal government and states agreed on a fuel tax cut and a price cap to ease record-high petrol and diesel prices, with the tax relief worth about 17 cents per litre and costing billions. Russia–AfD Gas Talks: The Kremlin has started discussions with AfD leadership about potentially resuming Russian gas supplies, but only if a Russia-Ukraine framework peace deal is reached first. Nuclear Innovation: Construction has begun on the world’s first laser nuclear fusion power plant at the decommissioned Biblis site, aiming to move from fission to fusion. Politics & Public Mood: A new poll says nearly half of Germans expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to leave office before the end of 2026 amid low approval ratings and election pressure. Football (Bundesliga): Bayern Munich crushed Union Berlin 7-0 as Harry Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, while Michael Olise added a hat-trick. Culture: Tony- and Grammy-winning composer Duncan Sheik, best known for “Spring Awakening,” has died at 56.
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