AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Retail Security: A cyberattack on refrigeration systems hit more than 700 French supermarkets, spoiled food and caused small fires; disruption was also reported in Germany, highlighting risks to food retailers and shoppers. Household Costs: German inflation climbed to 3.3% in September, driven partly by energy. A proposed grid-fee reform could also raise annual charges for households using their own solar power, while Germany has set a start date for a tax on sugary drinks. Cars: France and Germany agreed to ease the EU’s 2035 car emissions target to a 90% cut and include the UK in “Made in EU” rules for autos, a shift with implications for German carmakers and future vehicle choices. Consumer Goods Supply: Russia has placed German packaging maker Menshen’s local assets under temporary management, adding uncertainty for a company supplying consumer-goods packaging.
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