AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Outlook: Germany’s economy grew just 0.2% in the third quarter as weaker exports weighed on activity, while easing inflation in several states hinted at a possible national slowdown in prices. Trade and Diplomacy: Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed for freer trade and closer Asian partnerships during his regional tour. In Beijing, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Xi Jinping called for dialogue and stronger ties despite economic differences. Berlin also resisted calling Canada’s proposed closer EU relationship “associate membership”; the sides instead agreed to shape an “ever-closer association” by 2027. Ukraine Support: Germany is helping finance 500 Patriot interceptors for Ukraine in a proposed $2.1 billion purchase alongside Canada and Norway. Separately, German firm ARX Robotics and Ukrainian maker ROBONEERS tested a Ukrainian remote-fire module on Germany’s GEREON unmanned ground vehicle, with deliveries planned to meet Ukraine’s needs. G20 Tensions: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul joined European counterparts in refusing to pose with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, prompting the U.S. to cancel the group photo at the Atlanta meeting.
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