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Germany to Tackle “Shrinkflation” with New Law

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Vienna – Consumers across Austria are poised to receive clearer information about “shrinkflation” – the practice of reducing product sizes while maintaining or increasing prices – as the Austrian government moves forward with legislation requiring supermarkets to prominently display warnings on affected products. The new law, slated to take effect in April 2026, aims to … Read more

Österreich will mehr Schulden für Aufrüstung machen

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Austria⁣ to Utilize EU “Derogation Clause” for Defense Spending Brussels, ‍Belgium – Austria intends⁣ to activate the EU’s “derogation ⁤clause” within the Stability and Growth pact to provide budgetary flexibility for increased defense spending, Finance Minister Bruno Leitinger announced ⁣on Monday following a Eurogroup ⁢meeting in Brussels. This move will allow Austria to perhaps exceed … Read more