AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU–Canada Pivot: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is pushing Canada as the EU’s first “associate member,” aiming to deepen ties in tech, AI, defense and energy as Washington tensions rise—while the US warns of “hostile” intent and threatens tariffs. German Politics: Jürgen Klopp has named a 44-man Germany Nations League squad for his first camp, bringing back Marc-André ter Stegen and leaving out key names like Deniz Undav and Leroy Sané as an audition for the 2028 Euros. Cost of Living & Industry Pressure: German hauliers are sounding the alarm after diesel hit a new record average of €2.453/l, warning fuel costs are crushing small transport firms and demanding action from Chancellor Merz. Energy & Climate Tech: Researchers report a 17%-efficient semi-transparent perovskite solar cell using a sputter-resistant aluminum oxide layer to improve stability. International Cooperation: A Bangladesh delegation visited Germany’s RUDOLF HQ for chemical safety and sustainability knowledge exchange, supported by GIZ.
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