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European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1054 clusters · 4924 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: European agriculture faces climate-driven water crisis and calls for new strategy

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

German agricultural budget and aid developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Germany proposes budget cuts for organic farming and animal welfare

The German government has introduced conflicting financial measures for the agricultural sector in response to drought, high production costs, and market pressures. Initially, the federal government announced aid packag

German sugar and beverage tax debate and industry pushback

15 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: CDU/CSU lawmakers resist German government tax reform plans

Germany plans to introduce a tiered tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks on 1 January 2027. The levy will charge €0.26 per litre for drinks with 5–8 g of sugar per 100 ml and €0.32 per litre for higher levels. The Finance

German poultry consumption and production trends

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Germany poultry consumption rises as domestic production lags

Poultry consumption in Germany is increasing, even as overall meat consumption has declined from 60 kilograms per person a decade ago to 54.9 kilograms. This trend is largely driven by chicken, which saw a 65 percent inc