The article highlights the anticipated but disappointing lack of demand for meat products in Europe, particularly pork, during Easter season, with the German pig market showing stable high prices but reduced activity and resistance to further increases. This is in contrast to falling pig prices in China, America, Brazil, and Russia, with Europe's high prices offering more profit for meat producers despite lower sales. The Danish pig market, known for its export orientation and recent price increase, is noted as a bright spot amidst this competitive and challenging global market dynamics.