AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoDemocracy: Just one-third of Germans are satisfied with their democracy, the lowest share in a Leipzig study since 2002; satisfaction falls to 22.8% in eastern states, alongside high levels of antisemitic and anti-foreigner sentiment. Energy: Germany plans a state gas reserve after missing winter storage targets, as concerns grow over supply security. Economy: Economic advisers have raised their growth forecast to around 1%, citing stronger exports and public spending, but warned that planned spending will outstrip long-term revenue. Security: The Bundeswehr will replace Chinese-made drones with German or European models and keep Chinese cars out of security areas. Intelligence Oversight: Parliament is due to vote Friday on a bill that would abolish the G10 wiretap oversight panel and expand intelligence agencies’ powers, after a court found existing oversight insufficient. Presidency: Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed Ilse Aigner as Germany’s first female president; governing parties are expected to support her candidacy.
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