Report from Europe: UK pushes digital IDs for pub alcohol and “carbon score” labels on food. Austria: 43% using digital ID; lawmakers weigh anti-shrinkflation rules amid plant closures, offshoring, pension cuts, and rising deficits. Families face soaring school costs; some cut meals. EU mulls bans on filtered cigarettes/e-cigs and tighter tobacco retail. Overall mood: economy braking hard – people worry about access, affordability, and control.
Situation in Europe October 2025 (Part 2 )
