AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBerlin Investigation: Hubert Aiwanger, Bavaria’s deputy premier and Free Voters leader, was found dead in a Berlin hotel. Authorities are investigating the circumstances; reports say there are no signs of violence. Business: German industrial orders rose 4.4% in September, below forecasts. Siemens Healthineers warned of slower 2027 growth as China weakness weighs on diagnostics and began separating the business ahead of a planned spin-off. Retail: The EU gave JD.com conditional approval to buy German electronics group Ceconomy, clearing the final regulatory hurdle. Migration: Deportations fell nearly 19% in the first nine months of 2026, to 14,324, while returns to Turkey rose to 2,025. Government-assisted voluntary departures also increased. Industry: Germany’s auto sector faces further strain, with Schaeffler planning thousands of job cuts and BMW reporting falling profits amid pressure from Chinese competition.
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