Bulgarian Price Controls Target Lidl and Rewe as Sofia Moves to Curb Food Inflation Sofia’s new measures to impose Bulgarian price controls on major discounters including Lidl and Billa aim …
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Oil price surges to $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks raise supply fears Oil price spikes to $100 per barrel after Houthi strikes on tankers in the Red Sea; US …
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EU approves new sanctions package against Russia, extends 44-dollar oil price cap
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU sanctions on Russia extended as member states prioritize economic concerns alongside security goals EU agrees new sanctions on Russia: extends $44 oil price cap for one year and targets …
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Housing price collapse theory resurfaces as baby boomers retire The 1980s housing price collapse theory resurfaces as baby boomers retire, prompting debate on demographic supply shocks, regional risk and buyer …
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EU Commission opens cartel probe into construction chemical manufacturers for price fixing
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU opens cartel probe into construction chemicals as a dozen manufacturers and associations are notified EU opens antitrust probe into construction chemicals; a dozen manufacturers and trade associations face charges …
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EU emissions trading reform eases pace of cuts while adding price cap and stricter decarbonisation conditions Brussels unveils a revised EU emissions trading reform that slows the pace of allowance …
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Woidke proposes German electricity market split into regional price zones
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWoidke urges German electricity price zones to deliver cheaper power to industry near renewables Brandenburg’s Premier Dietmar Woidke has proposed German electricity price zones to let companies close to wind …
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EU ETS reform proposes price cap and conditional free allowances
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU emissions trading reform to slow cap cuts and introduce a flexible price ceiling EU emissions trading reform will ease near-term industry COâ‚‚ costs with slower cap reductions, a dynamic …
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Inheritance tax valuation doubles market price of inherited Munich flat
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerInheritance tax valuation disputes surge as tax offices frequently outpace market appraisals German heirs face inheritance tax valuations far above market appraisals, creating surprise bills. This guide explains causes and …
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EU rule on discount claims causes 1–2 percent price increase, study reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU discount regulation linked to higher prices, study finds Study finds EU discount regulation tying advertised cuts to the lowest 30‑day price led to smaller discounts and average price rises …