AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUkraine Support: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv as Russian strikes hit bridges and energy-linked infrastructure, pledging €1bn in military aid plus €350m for energy repairs and pushing faster drone production and joint drone output with Ukraine. Defense & Industry: The visit also spotlights Germany’s defence firms and the EU-linked reform agenda as winter threats intensify. EU Fiscal Watch: France unveiled a €54bn budget adjustment plan for 2027, targeting a 5% deficit and higher defence spending, with public debt projected to rise to 121.7% of GDP. Fintech Banking Shift: Revolut is now valued at about $115bn, challenging traditional banks as it scales globally on a diversified product model. Housing Pressure in Spain: Spain’s housing protests escalated after parliament rejected renter-protection decrees, raising the risk of snap elections. Retail Tech & Privacy: Smart glasses face backlash; a major eyewear retailer pulled them from stores amid privacy concerns. Transport & Automation: Deutsche Bahn plans to make its €99.99 Family Ticket permanent, while Deliveroo starts robot deliveries in parts of Britain. Regional Politics: Latvia’s pro-EU, pro-Ukraine PM Andris Kulbergs won a parliamentary vote, setting up coalition talks.
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