In light of high fertilizer prices resulting from the war in Iran, the EU Commission intends to provide additional aid […]
High Fertilizer Prices: EU Commission Plans Additional Aid for Farmers Read More »
In Rotterdam, Shell faces the task—as of mid-May 2026—of winding down a halted large-scale biofuel project. Assets from the facility,
Shell’s Biofuel Project in Rotterdam Ends as Multi-Billion-Dollar Write-Down Read More »
Between 2000 and 2024, Germany generated less electricity—despite a record expansion of wind power, solar energy, and other facilities. While
In Germany, new figures from the Federal Ministry of Finance reveal a growing burden on earned income. Consequently, on Friday
Tax Burden Rises – Singles Retain Only 65 Cents for Every Euro Earned Read More »
The Federal Government in Berlin is issuing a new warning signal regarding the German economy. According to the Ministry of
Federal Government Warns of Further Economic Setback Read More »
In the first quarter of 2026—from January to March—Germany once again exported more electricity than it imported for the first
Germany Once Again a Net Electricity Exporter—Why This “Success Story” Is No Such Thing Read More »
Following an in-house trade fair hosted by the mechanical engineering firm Trumpf, CEO Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller has warned of a severe
Germany’s Economy in Crisis: Trumpf CEO Warns of Loss of Industrial Base Read More »
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Federal Government approved the construction of new gas-fired power plants and additional generation capacity
Electricity Set to Become Even More Expensive – New Levy for Gas Power Plants Planned Read More »
For many electric vehicle owners, public charging is turning into a financial trap. Prices are rising sharply—particularly at fast-charging stations,
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) anticipates a significantly sharper reduction in automotive jobs in Germany by 2035
Wiesbaden has reported a significant budgetary risk for Hesse and its municipalities. The new spring tax forecast projects a shortfall
In Ludwigsfelde, south of Berlin, KNDS is in talks with Mercedes-Benz regarding a potential acquisition or partial utilization of the
Tanks Instead of Sprinters: KNDS Negotiates with Mercedes over Ludwigsfelde Plant Read More »
In Essen, E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum delivers a critical interim assessment of Germany’s energy transition, noting that solar power surpluses,
The Federal Employment Agency has recorded a significant increase in the misuse of social benefits within the Bürgergeld (Citizen’s Income)
Germany’s energy-intensive industries—manufacturers of products such as cement, glass, or paper—have sharply curtailed production and cut tens of thousands of
Energy-Intensive Industry: Production Shrinks, Tens of Thousands of Jobs Cut Read More »
