gas tax in Germany, used car boom in Belgium

Germany will tax gas at the start of the school year. Nearly 2.5 euros per kWh, an increase of 480 euros per household, from October 1. Faced with the closure of the Russian gas pipelines and the shortage, the government is resigned to passing on the cost of energy to the citizens. For those who cannot pay, aid should be put in place. To set an example, the main monuments of the country will no longer be illuminated at night.

In Belgium, the second-hand car boom. Today, with more kilometers, cars are worth more. Emmanuel’s vehicle, currently estimated at 16,000 euros, has increased by 4,000 euros in two years. The shortage and cost of new vehicles has boosted the occasion.

In Switzerland, a prosperous summer for ski lifts. With crowded altitude restaurants, the heat wave has attracted tourists to the peaks. The ski lifts have seen their attendance increase by 60%. Only downside: many customers spend less than in winter.