AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGerman Labor Market: Germany’s unemployment dipped back below 3 million in September to 2.99 million, with the jobless rate falling to 6.4%, though hiring demand still looks sluggish. EU Budget Fight: Chancellor Merz and five other governments are pushing for major cuts to the EU’s next 7-year budget, threatening unanimous approval. Ukraine Diplomacy: Merz said Russia is not ready for serious talks after Lavrov’s dismissive response to a rare Germany-Russia foreign ministers meeting. Trade Tensions: G20 trade ministers opened talks in Milwaukee under pressure from US tariffs, forced-labour claims, and industrial overcapacity—analysts expect little progress. EU–China Clash: Beijing warned of retaliation over EU tariffs on EVs, solar and steel, escalating a dispute that directly affects German industry. Workplace & HR Tech: A new report says global sales of professional service robots jumped 24% in 2025, led by transport and logistics—raising new questions for workforce planning. Manufacturing & Skills: Deutsche Aircraft opened the final assembly line for the D328eco in Leipzig, aiming for 250–350 skilled jobs as Germany rebuilds regional aircraft production.
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