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Kiel Institute for World Economics
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European defence spending surge and NATO targets
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Latest: European Union allocates 130 million euros for border drones
While European defense spending continues to rise, new assessments suggest that increased investment in hardware is not effectively translating into operational readiness. Despite projected EU member state spending reach
German housing market shows mixed stability amid price slows
33 clusters · 160 sources · last updated
Latest: German real estate transactions projected to rise by 50% in 2026
German inflation eased to 2.3% in June 2026, though core inflation remained above the ECB’s 2% target. While the housing market previously showed diverging trends, recent data indicates a complex landscape of rising rent
Rhine and Danube low-water crisis hits historic extremes
16 clusters · 336 sources · last updated
Latest: Oberwesel cancels ‘Rhein in Flammen’ due to low Rhine water levels
The low-water crisis on the Rhine and Danube has intensified into a historic hydrological drought. By late September 2026, the Rhine reached extreme lows: the Düsseldorf gauge hit a record minus 3 centimeters, while the