AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Politics: German football officials have renewed calls for a boycott of the 2026 tournament over concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s conduct and “sportswashing,” as the U.S., Canada and Mexico prepare to kick off the first matches. Tech & Regulation: A German government response says Google met top officials dozens of times from early 2022 to spring 2024 to discuss suppressing “hate speech” and “disinformation” under the EU Digital Services Act. Energy Transition: BMW is pushing hydrogen fuel-cell tech as an “anti-EV” battery alternative, touting a new storage setup for the iX5 FCEV and faster refuelling. Climate Diplomacy in Bonn: Delegates in Bonn are holding UN climate talks focused on turning COP commitments into practical adaptation and fossil-fuel pathways, with criticism that access for developing-country civil society is shrinking. EU Defence Shock: France and Germany have scrapped their joint FCAS fighter-jet effort amid industrial disputes, reopening questions about Europe’s rearmament plans. Germany Economy & Industry: Reports point to ongoing pressure on German manufacturing and carmakers as global rivals pull ahead, while investors watch for safer-bond demand.
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