AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth Protests: Tens of thousands rallied in more than 30 German cities against living costs, education cuts and plans for military service. Many marches were peaceful, but evening clashes erupted in several cities; in Frankfurt, rioters looted shops and threw petrol bombs, and police used water cannon. Winter Gas: Germany’s gas reserves stood at 61.35% on Oct. 30, missing the 80% target for Nov. 1. Storage-industry leaders urged tougher guarantees for future winters, while Berlin said supplies would remain secure. Auto Industry: Audi cut its earnings forecast by 87%, citing falling sales in China and growing Chinese competition in Europe. The carmaker now expects revenue of up to €59 billion. Trade Ties: Chancellor Friedrich Merz used a Seoul business conference to call for a global alliance defending open trade, and urged closer Germany–South Korea cooperation in AI, semiconductors and supply chains.
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