AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAfD Shock in Saxony-Anhalt: Germany’s far-right AfD surged to about 43.8% in the Sept. 6 state election, nearly winning a majority and leaving the CDU at roughly 17.2%, triggering protests and a scramble over what comes next. Merz vs. AfD: Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected calls to ban the party, arguing a ban won’t address voters’ concerns, while in parliament he accused AfD’s “remigration” plans of amounting to “ethnic cleansing.” Trump’s Immigration Push: Hours after Trump praised the AfD on social media and blamed Germany’s “horrible” immigration rules, Merz cancelled a scheduled call with him; the clash also fed wider tensions over migration and Ukraine. Coalition Math: The BSW agreed to hold talks with AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, even as other parties keep a “firewall” stance, raising the odds of a new, unstable governing path. Security & Russia: Germany also escalated its response to alleged Russian sabotage after a drone incident near Leipzig, including diplomatic moves and tighter restrictions. Crypto Tax Shift: Germany’s finance ministry is drafting a plan to end the long-term tax-free perk for newly bought crypto, moving gains into a 25% investment tax from 2027. EU Budget Fight: Merz urged hundreds of billions in cuts to the EU’s next long-term budget, calling it unaffordable amid domestic austerity.
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