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Industrial automation and AI trade events

4 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Manufacturing and automation events set for Germany in 2026

Industrial trade events scheduled for late 2026 are increasingly centering on the integration of advanced digital technologies within manufacturing. The AMB international metalworking trade fair in Stuttgart, set for S

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German gas storage at historic lows amid supply risks

11 clusters · 52 sources · last updated

Latest: Westnetz warns of potential gas shortages for large customers

Germany’s underground gas storage remains well below historical norms. By mid-August 2026, levels were reported at approximately 49%, significantly trailing the typical 90% target for the start of the cold season. Econom

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EU packaging reforms and anti-greenwashing implementation

42 clusters · 197 sources · last updated

Latest: EU EmpCo Directive to ban unsubstantiated green claims

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), operational since 12 August 2026, continues to face criticism regarding its administrative burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While the regulation

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US tariff refunds: Corporate payouts and legal challenges

49 clusters · 358 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. tariff refunds provide temporary boost to economic growth

By late August 2026, the refund process following the February Supreme Court ruling—which declared tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) unlawful—has entered a new phase of legal a

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Cancambria Energy Kiskunhalas project valuation

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Europe gas markets face supply risks as storage levels drop

Cancambria Energy has revised the estimated value of its Kiskunhalas tight-gas project in Hungary upward. Following an independent resource assessment, the project’s net present value increased by 16 percent, rising from

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European auto trade balance shifts

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany reports stable H1 2026 trade amid shifting global markets

The trade imbalance between Germany and China continues to widen. While Chinese exports to Germany surged by 17.4% in July 2026 to $12.3 billion, German imports to China fell 2.7% to $7.9 billion. For the first seven mon

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German industry investment and competitiveness under threat

4 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: German companies cut US investment to three-year low

A July 2026 Ifo Institute survey of about 1,800 German manufacturers confirmed that more than 60 % see U.S. tariffs as harmful, with 74 % of automotive firms reporting negative effects. The share of firms cancelling proj

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