AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGerman Politics: Friedrich Merz has announced a Cabinet reshuffle, with Carsten Linnemann moving into the health portfolio and Nina Warken set to become the chancellor’s new chief of staff; the shake-up follows Jens Spahn’s resignation tied to Germany’s surrogacy ban controversy. Media & Regulation: The EU has slapped Google with a $1bn fine, while France moves to ban social media for kids under 15—both signals that platform rules are tightening fast across Europe. Tech & Business: Intel reported its strongest quarterly revenue growth in years, driven by AI data-centre chip demand, and also flagged a stronger outlook; the company’s shares jumped after-hours. Sports & Culture: Jürgen Klopp is expected to be named Germany’s new national coach after the World Cup, and Venice’s festival lineup promises Robert Pattinson, an Oasis documentary and an Elon Musk film. Energy & Industry: Multiple market reports point to rapid growth in battery recycling and energy storage, while F1 calendar disruption could see Malaysia step in for Bahrain.
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