AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAfD Shockwaves in East Germany: Saxony-Anhalt’s far-right AfD surged to 44.5%, triggering fresh alarms from universities and cultural institutions about academic freedom and openness for international staff and students. Protests and “Firewall” Politics: In Lower Saxony’s local elections, AfD tripled its vote to 15.9% and again tested the mainstream “firewall” strategy that keeps it out of coalitions. Security and Sabotage Warnings: Germany’s military counterintelligence service says sabotage and hybrid threats are rising, alongside more suspected right-wing extremism cases in the Bundeswehr. Ukraine and Russia Escalation: Chancellor Merz vowed continued support for Ukraine as Putin warned Europe that deploying peacekeeping troops would mean war; a Russian drone strike hit a train near the Polish border. Defense Procurement: Germany plans a €3.4bn Tomahawk and Typhon missile acquisition for deeper strikes. EU Border Rules: The EU’s EES biometric rollout is delayed in nine countries, including Germany, after technical and readiness concerns. Economy and Banking: Finance Minister Klingbeil set conditions for UniCredit’s Commerzbank takeover, stressing support for Germany’s SMEs and a Frankfurt base. Freedom Prize: A German liberal foundation awarded its 2026 Freedom Prize to the Iranian people, with Reza Pahlavi accepting on their behalf.
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