AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Relief: Germany’s Bundestag and Bundesrat approved a temporary cut to petrol and diesel taxes starting Oct. 1, cutting energy tax by 14.04 cents per litre (about 16.7 cents total with VAT) until end-December, with states covering half the €2.5bn hit. Auto Recalls: Volkswagen and Audi will recall 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a steering-system screw that can fail under corrosion; owners get a free replacement. EV Shift: VW says it’s taking more EV orders than petrol/diesel in Germany, forcing production schedule changes as demand for new electric models outpaces expectations. Cybercrime Crackdown: Germany and Austria disconnected nearly 14,000 phone numbers used in investment scams in “Operation Herakles.” Politics & Security: Dortmund prosecutors opened proceedings against a 105-year-old alleged Nazi POW camp guard. Defense: Germany took delivery of its first F-35A for NATO roles, with deliveries planned to finish by 2029. Sports: Klopp’s Germany opened Nations League with a 1-1 draw vs the Netherlands as Cody Gakpo equalised late; injuries reshuffled the squad.
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