AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBerlin Politics: The SPD has backed coalition talks with The Left and Greens, a step toward a new city government. Their proposed deal includes bringing around 160,000 apartments into public ownership, while disputes over alleged antisemitism remain. Iran Tensions: Germany summoned Iran’s ambassador after a court convicted two men of plotting to kill a Jewish community leader; the court said one was directed by Iranian intelligence. Iran later summoned Germany’s ambassador in response. France Fallout: Berlin warned Germans in France to follow police instructions amid riots and possible further unrest. The turmoil also hit markets: Germany’s DAX fell 1.36% on Monday. Business: Merck KGaA agreed to buy UK biotech Silence Therapeutics for $1.3 billion, expanding its drug pipeline. Auto Industry: Germany and France are pushing to ease EU emissions rules for cars and strengthen “Made in Europe” protections. Volkswagen: The automaker is reportedly considering a pay freeze through 2030 as it pursues deep cost cuts, including plans to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs.
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