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EU packaging reforms: PPWR compliance and implementation

33 clusters · 169 sources · last updated

Latest: European Union to ban vague environmental claims by 2026

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable on 12 August 2026. Beyond existing mandates for recycled content and waste reduction, new clarifications have shifted significant responsibility to

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France drought and heatwave intensify; water levels critical

42 clusters · 248 sources · last updated

Latest: Drought crisis triggers water restrictions in Bas-Rhin and Rhône

The drought and heatwave impacting French agriculture and water supplies have intensified, reaching historic levels of severity. The French Office for Biodiversity reported that 1,373 small watercourses are experiencing

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German economy: modest growth amid inflation and uncertainty

12 clusters · 136 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany industrial prices rise 3% amid European economic uncertainty

Germany’s economy maintained a modest pace in the second half of 2026. Preliminary data for Q2 2026 showed a 0.2% quarter-on-quarter GDP increase, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. While exports grew, investment f

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Deceptive e-commerce practices in Germany

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: German Retail Association warns of Chinese online shops posing as German businesses

Reports indicate a rise in fraudulent e-commerce activities targeting German consumers through deceptive online storefronts. In July 2026, the Chemnitz-based fashion label GERMENS issued a warning regarding a fraudulent

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Germany receipt reforms and digital mandate

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany proposes digital receipt mandate for 2028

In July 2026, the president of the German tax union proposed a receipt-lottery model, based on Taiwan’s scheme, to curb an estimated €70 billion annual loss from cash-based tax evasion. Later that month, the Federal Fina

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Microsoft Excel guides and pension planning advice

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: European economic shifts impact pensioners and retailers

Technical guides for Microsoft Excel provide instructions on automation, formatting, and troubleshooting. Users can utilize Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to automate repetitive tasks, such as hiding entire rows or

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German retail AI and digital tipping trends

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: German shoe chains pilot digital tip prompts at checkout

In mid‑July 2026 a study by Adyen and Deloitte showed German shoppers moving back toward physical stores while still using online channels, creating a balanced omnichannel market. Use of AI‑driven shopping assistants gre

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