AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEcuador’s World Cup shock: Gonzalo Plata’s 77th-minute winner sent Ecuador past Germany 2-1 and into the Round of 32 for the first time since 2006, after Leroy Sané had fired Germany ahead in under two minutes and Nilson Angulo equalised. Germany’s fallout: The defeat sparked a public spat inside the squad, with Deniz Undav and Joshua Kimmich pointing to Ecuador’s greater desire while coach Julian Nagelsmann snapped back that the criticism was “nonsense,” and Germany also faced defensive concerns after Nico Schlotterbeck’s ankle injury. Heat pressure across Central Europe: Hungary extended its highest-level heat alert, while Poland braced for a possible 40C peak and fire-risk conditions as temperatures climb toward the weekend. Security and industry: Czech defence firms used Eurosatory to showcase drones, air defence and electronic warfare, while Poland and Kazakhstan discussed deeper interparliamentary cooperation. Regional business ties: Bulgaria and Poland agreed to accelerate industrial cooperation, including transport, energy and defence industry collaboration. Culture and media: Germany’s Directors Guild survey found many directors can’t make a living from directing, with uncertainty worsening into 2026.
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