AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBerlin Pride Aftermath: German prosecutors say the Berlin Pride attacker, Abdul Ballout, pledged allegiance to ISIS in a video found on the phone in the rented minivan used in the attack; Ballout was shot dead by police. Public Safety Debate: The attack has triggered calls for a security overhaul and tougher anti-terror laws, with officials facing scrutiny over how he was able to act. Economy & Climate: Low Rhine River levels could shave up to 0.2% off Germany’s output this quarter as barges can’t carry full loads, raising transport costs. EU Budget Fight: Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed Ireland to back “essential” cuts across the EU’s next long-term budget, rejecting plans for major staff increases. Business & Industry: Mercedes cut sales and revenue forecasts amid China weakness, while Munich Re reported preliminary Q2 net profit of about €2.2bn. M&A Watch: Frasers’ €2.57bn bid for Hugo Boss cleared the European Commission.
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