Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 5174 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.80% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.72%, though it remains 11.54% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7546 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.91% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 2.48%, though it remains 4.06% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The Christmas market in the city of Gdansk, Poland, ranked as the best European Christmas market, according to a survey conducted at the end of 2024. Craiova's market followed second on the list that year, with a difference of 1,259 votes. How popular are Christmas markets in Germany? The Christmas market tradition originated in the German-speaking area of Europe around the Medieval age. For example, the first market in the city of Dresden was held in 1434. Currently, these markets feature a lot of stalls selling typical food and beverages like Glühwein and Bratwurst as well as handmade Christmas gifts. According to a 2023 study, approximately one-third of respondents in Germany were planning to visit Christmas markets several times throughout that season. In that same year, another survey found that one in five respondents preferred to buy presents at the Christmas market. What are Germans' top Christmas gift preferences? In October 2023, a survey on Christmas gift preferences among Germans indicated that over a third would be pleased to receive gift cards or vouchers, making it the most desired type of Christmas gift that year. Simultaneously, the most popular product category for gifts was books, while other leading categories included clothing, shoes, accessories, as well as cosmetics or perfume. Despite a slight decrease from the previous year's 252 euros, Germans were planning to spend on Christmas presents 250 euros in 2023.

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Germany's main stock market index, the DE40, fell to 23561 points on August 1, 2025, losing 2.10% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 0.96%, though it remains 33.40% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Germany. Germany Stock Market Index (DE40) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Berlin was the European city with the most office stock volume in 2022, followed by Paris, and Munich. Office floor space in the German capital amounted to approximately **** million square meters. Paris and Munich, on the other hand, had roughly **** and **** million square meters, respectively. London's office market is also not to be underestimated, with London City and West End alone totaling **** million square meters. Which is the most expensive office real estate market in Europe? With over ***** euros per square meter per year, Central London yielded the highest rent among European cities. Both Brexit and the coronavirus affected demand for office space in London, causing rents to stall in many of London's districts. Where are the lowest vacancy rates in Europe? One of the main signs that the office market is performing well is that vacancy rates remain low. Low vacancy rates encourage developers to build more offices, leading to the growth of the sector. The vacancy rates of prime offices - the best-in-class offices on the most desired locations - were the lowest Berlin, Luxembourg, and Hamburg in 2022.

Version - Updated version (research article is accepted). This dataset describes the techno-economic information of fixed-bottom offshore wind projects deployed in the North Sea region (DK, NL, BE, DE, and the UK). Contents: 1) Offshore wind farm project prices and technical characteristics (farm size, turbine rated power, water depth, etc.,) 2) Offshore wind farm capacity factor and cumulative energy generation 3) Monopile weight 4) Offshore wind farm installation duration 5) UK offshore wind farms' transmission system cost

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The report A stocktake of selected agricultural markets of the European Union: Opportunities for Australia compiles five articles on EU agricultural industries that were originally published in ABARES Agricultural Commodities quarterly reports between June 2016 and March 2017. These articles were on almonds, beef, dairy, sheep meat and sugar. The report examines EU domestic policies and markets, and trade opportunities for Australia.

Key Issues
• Since the mid 1990s the share of total Australian exports destined for the EU has been declining in favour of more lucrative and geographically closer Asian markets. • Part of the reason for the decline in the share of Australian exports to the EU has been caused by the regulation that supports the EU agricultural sector. EU agricultural imports are subject to restrictive quotas, in-quota tariffs and prohibitive out-of-quota tariffs. • The Australian Government and the European Commission are working towards commencing negotiations for a free trade agreement. As the European Union is one of the largest consumers of agricultural goods in the world, a preferential agreement that improves access to the EU market may present opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters. • The commodities covered in this report are almonds, beef, dairy, sheep meat and sugar. These are high value or growing Australian agricultural industries. • The EU imports agricultural products from a large number of countries and has numerous existing trade arrangements with these countries. Australia therefore faces significant competition in the EU market for the five commodities. • The articles discuss the existing trade trends and EU policies for each of the five commodities. For beef, dairy and sugar it is posited that only a significant reduction in tariffs or enlargement of quotas would precipitate a strong diversion of Australian trade away from the geographically closer Asian markets to the European Union. This is because of weakening EU import demand given growing supplies of lower-priced, domestically produced product. • Australian exports of sheep meat to the European Union are constrained by a relatively small quota of 20,000 tonnes, which it has largely filled in each of the past 5 years. Australian exporters of sheep meat would benefit from improved access to that market given strengthening EU demand for sheep meat and relatively high prices. • EU imports of almonds are subject to a low tariff and import demand has been growing steadily. Removal of the tariff on Australian almonds would improve Australia's relative competitiveness but gains are expected to be modest over the medium term given the dominant foothold of the United States in the EU almond market. • The effect of Brexit on EU agricultural commodities markets and trade is uncertain at this stage.

IntroductionThe increasing global demand for plant-based meat (PBM) alternatives highlights the need for comprehensive assessments of their nutritional quality in comparison to traditional meat products.MethodsThis study evaluates the nutritional profiles of PBM and meat products from major supermarket chains in Romania, Germany, and Ireland. The analysis focused on key nutritional parameters, including energy value, macronutrient composition, and fiber content.ResultsPBM products exhibited a lower energy density, reduced saturated fat content, and significantly higher fiber levels than their meat counterparts. However, protein content remained lower in PBM products, while salt levels varied by category. Notably, products from Romania displayed inferior nutritional profiles compared to those from Germany and Ireland, with higher energy, fat, and salt content but lower fiber levels.ConclusionThese findings underscore the need for policy-driven improvements in PBM formulations and standardized nutritional guidelines across markets. The study contributes to the growing body of research on sustainable dietary transitions and their implications for public health.

About the ProjectKAPSARC is analyzing the shifting dynamics of the global gas markets. Global gas markets have turned upside down during the past five years: North America has emerged as a large potential future LNG exporter while gas demand growth has been slowing down as natural gas gets squeezed between coal and renewables. While the coming years will witness the fastest LNG export capacity expansion ever seen, many questions are raised on the next generation of LNG supply, the impact of low oil and gas prices on supply and demand patterns and how pricing and contractual structure may be affected by both the arrival of U.S. LNG on global gas markets and the desire of Asian buyers for cheaper gas.Key PointsIn the past year, global gas prices have dropped significantly, albeit at unequal paces depending on the region. All else being equal, economists would suggest that this should have generated a positive demand response. However, “all else” was not equal. Prices of other commodities also declined while economic growth forecasts were downgraded. Prices at benchmark points such as the U.K. National Balancing Point (NBP), U.S. Henry Hub (HH) and Japan/Korea Marker (JKM) slumped due to lower oil prices, liquefied natural gas (LNG) oversupply and unseasonal weather. Yet, the prices of natural gas in local currencies have increased in a number of developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, former Soviet Union (FSU) and Asia. North America experienced demand growth while gas in Europe and Asia faced rising competition from cheaper coal, renewables and, in some instances, nuclear. Gains to European demand were mostly weather related while increases in Africa and Latin America were not significant. For LNG, Europe became the market of last resort as Asian consumption declined. Moreover, an anticipated surge in LNG supply, brought on by several new projects, may lead to a confrontation with Russian or other pipeline gas suppliers to Europe. At the same time, Asian buyers are seeking concessions on pricing and flexibility in their long-term contracts. Looking ahead, natural gas has to prove itself a credible and affordable alternative to coal, notably in Asia, if the world is to reach its climate change targets. The future of the gas industry will also depend on oil prices, evolution of Chinese energy demand and impact of COP21 on national energy policies. Current low prices mean there is likely to be a pause in final investment decisions (FIDs) on LNG projects in the coming years.

European Upright Freezers of a Capacity Less than 900 Litres Market Size Value Per Capita by Country, 2023 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

The revenue change in the 'Ready-to-Eat Meals' segment of the food market in Europe was forecast to continuously decrease between 2025 and 2030 by in total 1.6 percentage points. According to this forecast, in 2030, the revenue change will have decreased for the fifth consecutive year to 4.55 percent.

Geneva stands out as Europe's most expensive city for apartment purchases in early 2025, with prices reaching a staggering 15,720 euros per square meter. This Swiss city's real estate market dwarfs even high-cost locations like Zurich and London, highlighting the extreme disparities in housing affordability across the continent. The stark contrast between Geneva and more affordable cities like Nantes, France, where the price was 3,700 euros per square meter, underscores the complex factors influencing urban property markets in Europe. Rental market dynamics and affordability challenges While purchase prices vary widely, rental markets across Europe also show significant differences. London maintained its position as the continent's priciest city for apartment rentals in 2023, with the average monthly costs for a rental apartment amounting to 36.1 euros per square meter. This figure is double the rent in Lisbon, Portugal or Madrid, Spain, and substantially higher than in other major capitals like Paris and Berlin. The disparity in rental costs reflects broader economic trends, housing policies, and the intricate balance of supply and demand in urban centers. Economic factors influencing housing costs The European housing market is influenced by various economic factors, including inflation and energy costs. As of April 2025, the European Union's inflation rate stood at 2.4 percent, with significant variations among member states. Romania experienced the highest inflation at 4.9 percent, while France and Cyprus maintained lower rates. These economic pressures, coupled with rising energy costs, contribute to the overall cost of living and housing affordability across Europe. The volatility in electricity prices, particularly in countries like Italy where rates are projected to reach 153.83 euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, further impacts housing-related expenses for both homeowners and renters.