AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGerman Defence Procurement: Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany has agreed to buy U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers to close a long-range strike gap, with U.S. approval expected in August. EU Security & Industry: A report says Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund vetoed a Volkswagen plan to make Iron Dome components in Germany, highlighting how defense-linked industrial deals can collide with political positions. Ukraine Drone Supply Chain: The NYT reports German UAV maker Helsing is producing drones for Ukraine at a secret site in southern Germany, raising scrutiny over how European production supports the war. Migration Politics: Multiple items flag renewed far-right pressure in Germany to expel migrants without legal status if it wins regional elections. Digital Rights & Regulation: The EU is moving toward rules on children’s social media access, with an expert committee set to advise the European Commission on a possible EU-wide ban. Public Finance & Energy Resilience: Germany is also reported to be preparing a strategic natural gas reserve worth about €1.5bn, as policymakers look to reduce winter supply risks.
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