Last year, the emigration of German citizens reached a historic high. According to the Federal Statistical Office, a total of […]
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The Quirnbach municipal council held a vote among residents regarding wind power planning on March 25, 2026, but on May
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“Beautiful, clean coal”: Under this motto, US President Donald Trump has announced investments of 700 million dollars (around 603 million
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On June 11, the trial of Michael Roth—an entrepreneur from the Upper Palatinate region—begins at the Weiden Regional Court. His
From July 2026, new cars in the EU must be equipped with an interface for an alcohol interlock, as Brussels
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In Sweden, researchers analyzed measurement data from the Målarberget and Lervik wind farms and published their findings in 2026. The
Michelin plans to cut up to 1,500 jobs in France over the next three years. The tire manufacturer announced this
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Berlin is debating the consequences of the energy transition, as the nuclear phase-out, high electricity prices, and lackluster CO2 reduction
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In Germany, the wind power sector between 2020 and 2025 highlights a central problem of the energy transition. The installed
In Glarus, new battery-powered electric buses deployed on the route to Schwändi revealed significant shortcomings during regular operation in early
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The expansion of wind power in Bavaria is facing increasing criticism, as many turbines in the south can scarcely compete
In light of the repercussions of the war involving Iran, the OECD has downgraded its economic outlook for the global
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Brussels is planning a reform of the European Emissions Trading System for late May 2026, which is ostensibly intended to
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The EU is pressing ahead with its interim agreement with the Mercosur states, even as its free trade strategy encounters
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In 2025, BAG Bankaktiengesellschaft assumed problematic exposures from the Volksbanks on an unusually large scale. Its business volume grew by
