AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeatwave Costs: A Prognos study for Handelsblatt warns Germany could lose over €20bn a year if extreme heatwaves (above 35°C) become frequent, with manufacturing hit hardest and knock-on effects like energy prices and supply-chain disruption not even included. Sick-Leave Crackdown: Germany is tightening sick-day rules: workers must submit a doctor’s note from day one (in person, not telehealth), as mental-health-related absences rise and employers worry about productivity. Food Delivery Deal Watch: Uber has launched a €13bn takeover bid for German Delivery Hero at €41.50 per share, setting up major EU competition scrutiny as the combined group would dominate overlapping markets. Packaging Policy Prep: Amcor says its Bontite Sustane stretch film has earned RecyClass recycled-plastics traceability certification to help customers meet upcoming UK Plastics Packaging Tax rules. Hospitality & Dining: Relais & Châteaux welcomes 10 new member properties worldwide, while a German restaurant inspection roundup highlights serious food-safety failures. Drink Culture: A new “bierschnapps” adult beverage traces its roots to German-style brewery distilling of excess beer.
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