AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPoverty Watch: Germany’s poverty rate hit a record 16.1% in 2025, with about 13.3 million people affected, as the Paritätische welfare umbrella warns of a “crisis-like situation” and urges against benefit cuts. Health Trends: New official data show more than half of German adults are overweight (53%), with men far more affected than women. Discrimination Report: Germany’s anti-discrimination agency recorded a record 13,067 requests for help in 2025, mostly tied to racist discrimination. Tourism & Culture: Cologne Cathedral will start charging a €12 admission fee from July to fund upkeep, while worshippers stay exempt. Sports & National Pride: Germany’s World Cup preparations continue after a 4-0 warm-up win over Finland, with coach Julian Nagelsmann recalling Manuel Neuer. Migration Signals: More people moved from Germany to Croatia than the other way around in 2025, while overall immigration to Germany fell. Tech & Industry: Siemens Energy plans to buy Camlin Group to expand its digital grid portfolio. EU Politics: An MEP says the EU must not invite the Taliban to talks in Brussels.
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