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Austrian retail shifts amid platform dominance and parcel税
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Latest: Austria's new parcel tax impacts large retailers and local trade
The Austrian online retail market is undergoing significant structural changes. While per capita spending has reached record levels, nearly two-thirds of national online expenditures now flow to foreign entities. Approxi
EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift
41 clusters · 387 sources · last updated
Latest: EU Packaging Regulation drives compliance and manufacturing shifts
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), specifically Regulation EU 2025/40, entered force on 12 August 2026. The framework establishes uniform recyclability targets, mandatory labeling, and phased-in re
Germany and Eurozone cashless payments expand
20 clusters · 96 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany plans mandate for digital payments by 2027
Germany’s transition toward cashless payments continues to evolve. A Bundesbank review confirmed cash’s share fell to 45% in 2025, while cashless methods reached 55%. Digital methods are rising: debit cards accounted for
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Austrian coalition demands fair competition in online trade
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