AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDemographics Shock: A new study warns Germany’s working-age population will fall by 4.3 million by 2036 as retirements rise, births fall and stricter migration rules bite—adding pressure to the labour market and the welfare state. Energy & Industry: In a separate political push, AfD lawmaker Steffen Kotre argues Germany can’t restore prosperity or its industrial base without bringing back Nord Stream, after the 2022 pipeline blasts. ECB Watch: ECB chief Christine Lagarde welcomed a US-Iran ceasefire as potentially easing Strait of Hormuz risks, while Joachim Nagel cautioned inflation relief won’t be immediate. Defence Procurement: Germany’s BAAINBw is preparing a request for proposals for Global 8000-based airborne standoff jamming aircraft, with an initial batch of six planned. Tech & Courts: A German court ruling says Google can be held liable for false AI Overviews, with Google expected to appeal. Business Climate: DESTATIS data shows German hotel nights slipped 3.1% in April year-on-year, while foreign demand stayed steadier.
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