AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Automation: Zalando is testing AI-powered robots to sort unpredictable clothing returns at logistics sites in Germany and Poland, targeting a costly problem for online fashion. Growth Warning: The IMF says Central Europe’s growth potential has fallen to about 2.5%, down from roughly 5% before EU accession. The World Bank expects regional growth to slow to 2.2% this year; Romania is forecast to contract by 0.5% as it tightens spending, while Bulgaria’s 2026 growth forecast remains 2.6%. Water Stress: Czechia recorded its third-driest January-to-September since 1961, sharpening concerns about water supplies as the country pursues plans for a major AI data-centre campus. Transport Links: Hungary’s Budapest–Belgrade railway has passed a major test run at up to 160 km/h, though passenger information systems still need fixing before service begins. Duisport is also adding rail connections between Trieste and Germany, strengthening freight links through Central Europe.**
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