AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChancellor Approval Crisis: Germany’s Friedrich Merz hit a record-low 10% approval in an ARD survey, with 88% dissatisfied; the CDU/CSU slips to 20% while AfD stays at 27% and the Greens lead at 16%. Ukraine Support & Diplomacy: Merz warned that cutting aid would mean an “imposed peace” and urged “strength” to bring Russia to talks; he also said Russia shows no interest in serious negotiations. Bundeswehr Re-arming Push: Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced Germany’s first drone regiment for 2027 (up to 600 troops), citing Ukraine lessons. Fuel Pressure From Washington: The Trump administration warned Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel stocks or face a possible US export ban; Germany’s fuel discount is now cutting pump prices, but drivers say it’s too small. Energy Transition: Renewables covered nearly 61% of German electricity use in the first nine months, led by wind and solar. EU Debt Stress: Markets are rattled by France’s budget fears, widening bond spreads and reviving sovereign-debt jitters. Migration Crackdown Debate: EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner defended the Pact for Migration and Asylum as “control” after past failures, amid rising far-right pressure. Berlin Protest Crackdown: A “Berlin 4” lawyer says pro-Palestinian protest crackdowns are tied to Germany’s unconditional support for Israel.
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