AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBerlin Security & Crime: A German police union chief warns of escalating foreign gang violence after 515 shots were fired in Berlin in 2025, with firearms and explosives increasingly used. EU Energy Grid: The European Commission cleared Germany’s plan to buy a stake in Tennet Deutschland, paving the way for KfW to acquire 25.1% for about €3.3bn—aimed at funding the high-voltage grid expansion needed for renewables. Payments in Germany: Newland Payment Technology is backing a live pilot of myPOS Flexi with girocard support, using LAVEGO’s processing setup to push more local debit acceptance. Defense Industry: Aurora Labs signed an expanded teaming agreement with MBDA, targeting European and Australian defence opportunities for its 3D-printed propulsion tech. Tourism Shock (Latvia, spillover risk): Reports from Latvia’s border region say drone incidents are driving mass cancellations—60% of foreign bookings cancelled—highlighting how security alerts can quickly hit travel demand. Markets/Geopolitics: Oil remains a key swing factor as the Iran war reshapes inflation expectations and investor positioning.
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