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German economy: rising growth forecasts and debt concerns

25 clusters · 281 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Germany public debt projected to reach 78.25% of GDP by 2030

Germany’s economic outlook has received further validation from international institutions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgraded its growth forecast for Germany to 1.3 percent for the current year, up from a pr

EU customs reform and e-commerce fees impact import volumes

104 clusters · 601 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: European Union implements new fees for non-EU online shopping

The implementation of a €3 customs fee on low-value shipments (under €150) has led to measurable declines in import volumes across several EU member states. In France, data indicates a 30% to 40% decrease in imports. In

France faces rising climate costs and water scarcity

60 clusters · 292 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Drought in Saône-et-Loire and Côte-d'Or triggers water restrictions

By early October 2026, France continued to grapple with the economic and logistical fallout of a record-breaking summer of heat and drought. A parliamentary mission led by deputy Éric Coquerel estimated the combined impa

EU packaging waste regulation, standards and industry shift

41 clusters · 387 sources · last updated 5 days ago

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

EU packaging reforms and anti-greenwashing implementation

60 clusters · 308 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: European Union implements new rules to prohibit greenwashing

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive are reshaping industry standards. As of late September 2026, EmpCo (Directive 2024/825) has b

Rising French debt risk and Eurozone contagion fears

4 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Eurozone and German economic sentiment decline in October

European financial markets remain under pressure as French borrowing costs intensify. 10-year OAT yields are approaching 5%, a level not seen since 2002, causing the yield spread against German Bunds to widen beyond 130

Germany and Eurozone cashless payments expand

20 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 10 days ago

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

EU and French regulations on Chinese e-commerce imports

12 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: European Union tightens customs rules on low-value imports

New European Union customs regulations, effective July 1, 2026, have significantly impacted the volume of small package imports from China. By abolishing the previous customs exemption for goods valued up to 150 euros an

Germany faces rising electricity costs and emissions

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Germany electricity costs: Tax cut proposals amid rising grid fees

Germany continues to face significant challenges regarding electricity costs and carbon intensity during its energy transition. Household electricity prices have risen from approximately 14–15 cents per kilowatt-hour in