Wholesale electricity prices in the EU increased by 22.8% and natural gas by 88.4% between February and August 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and summer heatwaves. The Eurelectric report notes that while clean energy production provided some resistance to price shocks, the EU remains significantly exposed to fossil fuel volatility due to insufficient storage and grid infrastructure.
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At the national level, there are two rental support schemes available to help with rent payments, one of which includes an age limit.
A retirement savings plan (PPR) linked to a home loan often keeps mortgage interest rates (spreads) lower, but a low-performing plan may cost more than the interest savings gained. Mortgage contracts specify the consequences of canceling these linked products, including the potential loss of rate bonuses. Before transferring a PPR, homeowners must compare the financial gain from a higher-performing investment against the increased cost of their mortgage payment.
The most critical phase of the rural firefighting device (DECIR) concludes on Wednesday, 2026-09-30, marking a transition to lower operational deployment. While burnt area decreased by 72% compared to last year, the total number of fires increased by approximately 9% since the start of the season. From Thursday, 2026-10-01, the system moves to 'level charlie' for the next 15 days, reducing the number of personnel to 12,866, vehicles to 2,857, and aircraft to 67.