In 2026, Germany is experiencing a deep political deadlock, despite months of promises from the government and political parties to […]
Germany’s Political Stalemate Stalls Reforms—”Firewall” Exacerbates State Crisis Read More »
For years, Russia has been pushing for the construction of a new pipeline to China in order to supply its
Power of Siberia 2: Gigantic Pipeline Set to Deliver Russian Gas to China Read More »
Friedrichshafen is once again compelled to revise the financial planning of the Zeppelin Foundation. This municipal foundation utilizes its earnings
Several major offshore wind projects in the North and Baltic Seas face an uncertain future in Germany, as BP and
In mid-May 2026, Hochwald Foods—based in Thalfang in the Hunsrück region—is driving forward a major restructuring initiative, during which it
Hochwald Foods Considers Closing Two Dairy Plants Read More »
Austria has brought a new gas field into operation in Wittau, near Vienna. The operator, OMV, is developing the largest
Gas Field Near Vienna Aims to Reduce Austria’s Dependence on Energy Imports Read More »
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,
