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Salmonella cases in Europe have been rising since 2020, causing up to 3 billion euros in annual damage. Between May 2025 and August 2026, the UK recorded the most infections with 207 cases, followed by the Netherlands with 106. For 2024, Germany, France, and Spain reported the highest case numbers within the EU.
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Smoking reduces the chances of pregnancy by 40 percent for women, increasing infertility risk. It can also negatively impact sperm quality in men. Passive smoking also affects fertility.
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Interest payments on German government debt could rise significantly in the coming years. The interest rate increase alone since last year will cost taxpayers an additional 58 billion euros in five years. A further 100 basis point interest rate hike could increase the burden by another 71 billion euros by 2031.
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The Bundestag is debating a budget of 555 billion euros for 2027, including over 200 billion euros in new borrowing. Lars Klingbeil defended spending on infrastructure, defense, and social benefits, while the opposition criticized high interest costs and cuts.
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The Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) risks failing its purpose due to funds being redirected for energy cost relief. A projected shortfall of 7.8 billion euros for 2027 endangers climate protection investments.
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A 14-year French study of over 100,000 participants found that irregular weekend meals increased cardiovascular disease risk by 14% and coronary heart disease risk by 21% per hour of "eating jetlag" in men. This association was not observed in women.
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The planned care reform by the federal government proposes suspending automatic financing for wage increases above general salary development and reducing the base salary of care workers by one percentage point annually. This aims to curb costs but faces criticism over potential disadvantages for recruiting specialists and care recipients.
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Italy proposes waiving merchant fees for digital euro payments under ten euros to support small businesses. Central banks, including the ECB, are largely positive about this suggestion.
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Wildfires release more toxic fine dust than car exhaust, worsening air quality and endangering health, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A joint strategy for climate and air quality can yield returns 15 times the investment.
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German exports decreased by 0.8 percent in July, marking the first decline in five months and exceeding analyst expectations. This drop is attributed to reduced demand from China and the Eurozone.
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