AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfD Shock in Saxony-Anhalt: The far-right Alternative for Germany surged to 43.8% in the state election, crushing the CDU to 17.2% and leaving Germany’s political “firewall” under fresh strain as AfD falls just short of a solo majority. EU Funding Threat: Brussels is reportedly weighing a freeze of EU regional money for Saxony-Anhalt (about €2.95bn for 2021-27) after the AfD win, echoing past disputes with Hungary and Poland. Merz Faces a New Test: Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure to respond—ranging from coalition math to renewed talk of legal steps against the AfD. Cum-Ex Probe Expands: Hamburg prosecutors have taken over parts of the cum-ex tax fraud investigation, involving 26 suspects and a massive case file tied to HSH Nordbank. UAE-Germany Deal Push: During President Mohamed bin Zayed’s state visit, Germany and the UAE announced a €40bn investment plan, including data centres, plus a new investment council and strategic dialogue. Russia Tensions Escalate: Germany plans to expel around 150 Russian diplomats after the Leipzig airport incident, deepening the diplomatic freeze.
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