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German drive for tougher EU China trade policy

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Latest: China export growth increases competition for German manufacturers

In early September 2026, new data underscored the intensifying competitive landscape. Beijing customs authorities reported that Chinese exports rose by 25 percent in August compared to the previous year, driven by sector

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German industrial and automotive crisis deepens

18 clusters · 232 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany faces industrial decline amid falling steel output

Germany’s economic downturn has intensified, marked by a deepening crisis in the automotive sector and a surge in business closures. Destatis data shows automotive employment fell to 691,500 in the first half of 2026, a

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Rhine and Danube low-water crisis impacts industry and power

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Latest: Oberwesel cancels ‘Rhein in Flammen’ due to low Rhine water levels

The low-water crisis on the Rhine has reached critical extremes. At the Kaub gauging station, water levels reached 16 cm on August 10, 2026, with forecasts suggesting they may drop into single digits. This threatens to s