AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLeipzig Drone Fallout: Germany says a failed, explosives-laden drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport was directed by Russia, raising the threat level and triggering countermeasures including closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and ending the Russian House lease in Berlin, while EU officials call it “state-sponsored terrorism” and allies summon Russian diplomats. Power-Grid Sabotage Probe: Separate incidents—explosives found at a Brandenburg substation and a deliberate short circuit near Cologne—are under investigation as possible sabotage, with authorities warning critical infrastructure is a key target. Russia Pushes Back: Moscow rejects Germany’s claims as “fabricated,” while German politicians accuse the government of using the incident to distract from domestic problems; Germany also rejects Putin’s “fabricated evidence” line. Defense & Tech Moves: Germany tests an Israeli LORA ballistic missile at sea, and Europe’s digital ID wallets continue rolling out beyond pilots, with Germany aiming for a January 2027 launch. Economy Watch: DIW lifts Germany’s 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% on stronger exports and a milder energy shock, even as bond yields and market jitters persist. Industry Pressure: Volkswagen plans to press ahead with German plant closures despite union and local opposition.
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