AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInflation Watch: Germany’s inflation cooled to 2.6% in May, helped by a temporary fuel tax cut, though energy prices are still rising and economists warn the relief may fade. Media Policy: Berlin says it will stick with streaming services spending quotas, framing them as cultural support rather than a trade barrier after U.S. criticism. EU Money for Hungary: Hungary secured a political deal with the European Commission to unlock €16.4bn in frozen recovery and cohesion funds after rule-of-law and anti-corruption commitments. Ukraine EU Path: Germany’s ambassador in Kyiv defended Merz’s idea of a special EU status for Ukraine, saying some elements were misunderstood and the format may need adjusting. China-Germany Ties: Economy Minister Katherina Reiche pushed pragmatic cooperation on her China trip, with talks in Beijing and a Guangzhou roundtable focused on digitalization and decarbonization. Tech & Security: Google patched 151 Chrome vulnerabilities, including 22 critical—users are urged to update now. International Security: Japan will send officers to NATO’s Ukraine mission in Germany for the first time, while a Greek man in Munich faces UK charges over alleged Iran-linked spying on a journalist.
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