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What Happens to European Farmers When Fertiliser Becomes Unaffordable — A Field Report
Natural gas prices drive fertiliser costs. Fertiliser costs drive food prices. European farmers caught in the middle are making decisions right now that will affect your food bill in six months.
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16 updatesHouthi Drones Over the Red Sea: The New Threat That's Costing Shipping Companies Billions
Houthi drone and missile attacks on Red Sea shipping have now been going on for 16 months. Here is the cumulative economic cost and why EUNAVFOR ASPIDES hasn't stopped them.
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The EU's Food Fraud Crackdown Just Got Its Most Powerful Weapon Yet
Europe's food fraud problem costs billions annually. A new AI-powered detection system just went live. Here is how it works and what it means for the olive oil, honey, and wine you're buying.
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The Hidden Victims of the Iran War: How Small Businesses Across Europe Are Being Destroyed by Energy Costs
While governments focus on households, small businesses are being decimated by the energy price spike. Here are the stories of what is happening across Europe's high streets.
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The Silent Crisis: European Mental Health Systems Are Collapsing Under the Weight of Multiple Disasters
Europe's mental health services were already overwhelmed before the Iran war, energy crisis, and cost-of-living pressures arrived simultaneously. Here is the scale of the crisis that governments are not acknowledging.
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The Military Surgeon at the Front: Stories From Ukraine's Endless War
Dr. Olena Marchenko has been treating war wounds in eastern Ukraine for four years. Here is what she has seen, what it has cost her, and why she keeps going.
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How Europe's Farmers Are Already Feeling the Iran War — Before It Even Started in Their Fields
European farmers are being hit by the Iran war from two directions simultaneously: soaring fuel costs and spiking fertiliser prices. Here is the full picture.
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The Real Cost of the Iran War on European Families — Month by Month Projections
Here are month-by-month projections for what the Iran war's energy impact will cost European families through the rest of 2026, based on current market data.
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The ECB's Impossible Choice: Raise Rates or Accept Inflation?
ECB interest rate debate inflation vs growth March 2026
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Spain's Inflation Jumps to 3.3% as Iran War Drives Energy Costs Through the Roof
Spain becomes the first major EU economy to breach 3% inflation in 2026 as energy bills surge despite the government's VAT relief measures.
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Strait of Hormuz: UAE Joins Coalition to Potentially Force Passage Open
The United Arab Emirates signals willingness to participate in a multinational force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the economic cost of its closure mounts.
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Spain's VAT Cut on Energy: Half Measure or Smart Policy in a Crisis?
Madrid's decision to halve VAT on most energy sources has cushioned Spanish inflation compared to EU neighbours but comes at a significant fiscal cost that Brussels is watching closely.
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Climate Record: Goldman Sachs Projects Eurozone Inflation to Peak at 3.2% in Q2 2026
Goldman Sachs' latest eurozone inflation forecast — with Q2 2026 headline inflation peaking at 3.2% — represents a dramatic revision driven entirely by Iran war energy costs.
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Eurozone Manufacturing PMI: Factory Output Contracts as Energy Costs Hit Orders
March 2026 Purchasing Managers' Index data shows eurozone manufacturing contracting as energy-intensive sectors face soaring costs and weakening demand.
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Croatia's Adriatic Coast: Tourist Season Fears as Energy Crisis Hits Hospitality Sector
Croatia's tourism industry — the backbone of the national economy — faces rising energy costs and weakening pre-booking trends as the Iran conflict dampens European confidence.
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Brexit's Ongoing Cost: UK-EU Trade Review Shows Sustained Economic Divergence
A comprehensive analysis of UK-EU trade five years after Brexit shows persistent reductions in goods trade that have not been offset by services gains or new third-country deals.
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European AI Regulation and Business: Financial Times Warns on Competitiveness Cost
The FT editorial board argues that EU AI regulation must balance safety and competitiveness as European businesses face compliance costs that US rivals do not.
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