AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRussia-Germany Diplomacy: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov rejected Berlin’s calls to abandon a “dangerous path of escalation,” accusing Germany of backing Ukraine and seeking a stronger European military role, as the first Lavrov–Wadephul talks since 2022 played out on the UNGA sidelines. Ukraine War Fallout: The meeting came as Russia kept up strikes across Ukraine, killing people even after Germany urged de-escalation. Berlin Coalition Talks: In Berlin, the SPD has agreed to join exploratory talks with The Left and the Greens for a three-party government, with Greens pushing red lines on Interior and Justice. Far-Left Shock in Berlin: A Left-led Berlin result is framed as a warning amid rising antisemitism fears and “Palestine” becoming a local election issue. Holocaust Remembrance Row: Heidenau voted to ban new Stolpersteine memorial plaques, sparking outrage after far-right and conservatives backed the move. Energy Supply Debate: German FM Wadephul said Germany wants more Canadian LNG to protect supply chains while accelerating renewables. EU Politics & Security: Protests in Germany against arms support for Israel continued, while UN diplomacy remained dominated by Middle East, Ukraine, trade and climate.
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