AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTrade & Industry: The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into Germany’s “persistent underpayment” for innovative pharmaceutical products, with a public hearing planned for September and comments due June 25, escalating pressure on Berlin’s drug-pricing stance. EU Trade Policy: EU leaders agreed to strengthen the bloc’s trade defenses against a surge of Chinese exports, while still calling for “constructive dialogue” to manage the imbalance without triggering a damaging confrontation. Ukraine Support: Germany is set to send Ukraine a “three-digit number” of air-to-air missiles from its own stocks, as Berlin continues to ramp up air-defense deliveries alongside joint drone and anti-ballistic development. Security & Diplomacy: Zelensky urged Europe to speed up purchases of U.S. weapons, especially Patriot missiles, warning timing matters as Russia’s missile campaign continues. Berlin Business/Tech: EQT is buying Berlin-based satellite launch partner Exolaunch, signaling continued investor appetite for space infrastructure. Sports (Germany angle): Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi—previously blocked amid a betting-related investigation—has now been authorized to enter Canada for the World Cup match vs Germany.
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