Wednesday, October 14, 2026

14 Oct 2026: Germany: 5 Stories

 1.  McDonalds-Germany says in about two weeks....they will end normal sales of the McRib.  Yeah, a shock.  

Around five times a year (on-average), I stop and 'taste' a McRib.  I agree....it's greasy, fatty and high-sodium/sugar.  I usually get a nutrition lecture by my German wife if she detects any sign of eating a McRib.  I will miss it.

On the menu, for 37 years.

2.  Berlin-City talks over a coalition gov't led by the Linke Party and junior-partners SPD and Greens....have paused.  

Some speculation that a coalition build under the Linke Party is not possible. 

3.  BER (Berlin's Airport) believes there's a downward trend coming shortly, as RyanAir halts operations at the airport.  Increased taxes/fees drove this issue.

4.  Trial opens in Hamburg....against the guy that is suspected to be head of the Nord Stream II blow-up deal.  Ukrainian guy, if you were wondering.

5.  German sugar tax will start in July 2027.....agreement reached (2 stages of installment). 

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