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European defence spending surge

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany’s €152 billion defence plan criticised amid tank spending debate

Germany’s defence investment boom continued through 2026. After reporting a 12.3 % jump in 2025, the government enlarged the special defence fund by €100 billion and lifted the core budget from €62.4 billion in 2025 to €

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Germany 3D‑Printed Housing Initiative

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany's 3D‑Printed Housing Projects Aim to Ease Shortage

In mid‑July 2026, German municipalities began showcasing small‑scale 3D‑printed housing projects. Willich announced the construction of two tiny‑duplex units on the Niersplank outskirts, part of a broader push in North‑R

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European home office ergonomics

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: German Home Office Advice Emphasizes Ergonomics and Audio Gear

French guidance on ergonomic home‑office furniture, workspace design and delegating domestic tasks set out early recommendations for remote‑worker wellbeing. A subsequent European study found that about one‑fifth of Aust

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Germany‑Austria heatwave and storms

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany faces heatwave with temperatures above 35 °C as high‑pressure system Olaf spreads

Early July 2026 brought clear, warm conditions across southern Germany and Austria, with daytime highs in the high‑20s to low‑30s. By the end of the month a mixed air mass introduced showers, thunderstorms and temperatur

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China automotive export surge and EV dominance

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: China car imports drop 11% in H1 2026

The first half of 2026 saw Chinese automobile imports contract 11 % year‑on‑year to about 200,000 units, with retail imports down 29 % to 190,000. June 2026 imports fell to 38,000 (down 11 % YoY) and retail sales to 30,0

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AI adoption, trust, and job market surge

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: AI job ads surge across Europe, led by Germany

Early July 2026 data showed AI use expanding across professions, with 68 % of occupations touched by the technology but only about 21 % of tasks fully automated. Surveys highlighted growing public skepticism, especially

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