AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGerman Defence & Security: Germany’s army strength hit a 13-year high as Berlin pushes recruitment toward 260,000 by the mid-2030s, while the government also moves to expand spy powers for hacking, sabotage and disruption amid cyber threats. Climate in the Constitution: A coalition fight is brewing over whether to enshrine climate protection and heat-adaptation measures in Germany’s Basic Law, with CDU/CSU warning about costs and unclear responsibilities. Berlin Cyber Incident: A security breach hit Berlin’s government network, with ministries reportedly disconnected as systems were brought back under control. EU Sanctions & Moldova: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says far-reaching new Russia sanctions are coming; Moldova also condemned a drone-related airspace violation and plans to beef up economic expertise abroad. Markets & Risk: Euro-zone bond yields are near multi-year peaks as Middle East tensions lift inflation fears, while Greece’s borrowing costs look better than Italy’s. Ukraine War Spillover: Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports are again under pressure from attacks on shipping, threatening harvest revenues for farmers. Tech & Defence Industry: Helsing is lining up Japan’s HX-2 strike drone tests with Rakuten support, as Germany’s defence industry ramps up production.
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