AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUkraine War & German Support: Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv as Russia intensified strikes with hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles and jet drones; Kyiv says bridges and infrastructure were hit during his visit, while Merz announced a new €1.3bn-plus package including long-range weapons, combat drones and satellite tech plus €350m for energy repairs ahead of winter. EU-Ukraine Cooperation: Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Germany signed 15 agreements worth over €8.5bn, spanning defense production, procurement and joint projects, with air defence a key focus. German Politics Polling: A new INSA poll for Bild puts CDU/CSU support at 18% and AfD at 30%, with 79% dissatisfied with Merz and the government after regional setbacks. Security & Technology: Germany plans its first Bundeswehr drone regiment in 2027, combining reconnaissance, strike drones, counter-drone and electronic warfare, drawing lessons from Ukraine. EU External Relations: EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic heads to Beijing for talks aimed at preventing a trade war as Brussels warns of a “China Shock 2.0.” Spain Snap Election: Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for 29 November after housing measures were blocked, turning the campaign toward the cost-of-living crisis.
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