AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCDU Crisis: Friedrich Merz’s party began a leadership retreat after three state election defeats, with members debating how to win back voters on living costs, migration, jobs and security. Ukraine: Berlin reaffirmed support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump called for a new Ukrainian leader, and says it will maintain sanctions on Russia despite Washington’s diesel deal. Espionage Scandal: Former BND chief August Hanning remains in custody on suspicion of treasonous espionage; prosecutors allege classified material was passed for payment over more than a decade. Business: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume urged EU policymakers to help make the carmaker’s restructuring competitive as it faces Chinese rivals and weak sales. Deutsche Bank’s chief also warned that gains by political extremes could deter foreign investors. Roman Discovery: Archaeologists near Frankfurt uncovered a temple apparently dedicated to Mars, with a fragment of a Victoria statuette and votive stones.
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