AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought & Water Stress: Germany’s drought is biting hard. July rainfall was about 50% below normal, Bavarian maize yields are reportedly down to less than half, and the Rhine has fallen to record-low levels, disrupting shipping and raising costs. Heat Toll: New Robert Koch Institute figures estimate about 9,600 heat-related deaths in one week in late June, pushing 2026 totals to roughly 11,900. Airport Security & Russia Row: A drone with explosives was found near Leipzig/Halle airport, triggering diversions and a mid-air collision; prosecutors call it a serious attack. Russia’s embassy says it’s a “fabricated provocation,” while Germany treats it as a “hybrid threat,” and Merz convened the national security council. Energy Policy Shock: RWE is abandoning planned US offshore wind projects after a $1.22bn settlement with the Trump administration, shifting focus toward gas infrastructure. Politics & Democracy: Liechtenstein’s regent Prince Alois vows to block abortion legalization. Public Debate in Switzerland: A neutrality campaign kicks off ahead of a September vote, arguing neutrality must be constitutionally protected. Local Transit Upgrade: Ostrava (Czechia) orders 70 Solaris electric buses with new battery tech, with deliveries set for 2027-28.
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