AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGerman Reform Push: Germany’s coalition agreed a “Relaunch and Employment Program” with tax relief (~€10bn a year), pension changes (including an investment-based element) and higher retirement age, plus a major workplace rule shift: sick notes will be required from day one and phone-based certificates will end. Trade Policy Shift: The same package signals a tougher stance on China, with faster EU-wide anti-dumping and anti-subsidy actions and tighter controls against circumvention. Markets Mood: European stocks rallied as the STOXX 600 hit a record and the DAX climbed to an all-time high, helped by hopes of fewer US rate hikes and a broadening move into cyclicals and defence. Banking Leadership: Julius Baer named Peter Burrill as CFO, bringing long finance and regulatory experience from Standard Chartered and prior Deutsche Bank roles. Travel & Border Tech: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) friction is prompting more airports to consider waivers for Brits during peak summer travel. EU Defence Finance: Ukraine says it will use a €1bn EU loan to buy about 100 Patriot missiles to replenish strained air defences.
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