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Why Eurozone Drought Is Draining the Rhine Economy
Europe's rivers are running dry again, and this time it's not just about barges. In episode 148 of The European Economy Podcast, Lucas and Luna dig into the summer 2026 drought gripping the Rhine, the Danube, and the Po. They explain how low water levels are throttling German industrial supply chains, pushing up diesel and electricity prices, and forcing companies to pre-book cargo space months in advance. With recent data showing Germany's EWG ETF lagging France's EWQ and Italy's EWI, the hosts connect the water crisis to broader eurozone growth divergence. They also…
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