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The new electric car subsidy program is intended to be socially balanced and reduce emissions, but the promised climate impact has failed to materialize. Despite high subsidies, the climate footprint of the transport sector has barely improved, even though billions are being spent. The electric car subsidy generates attention, but it has not noticeably changed […]

Germany is rapidly increasing its installed capacity of wind and solar power. Nevertheless, the actual amount of electricity generated is barely growing. This paradox lies at the heart of Germany’s energy transition. Despite continuous expansion, the real electricity supply remains virtually stagnant. The expansion increases theoretical capacity, but not the available amount of energy. Periods

The West Bavaria Ring power line is losing its foundation. Transmission system operator TenneT has deemed the project uneconomical, and it is also absent from the current grid development plan. This sidelines an expansion project that was long considered crucial for the energy transition. Decisive factors include new assumptions about grid load, shifting priorities in

The withdrawal of Danish wind farm developer Eurowind from the United States marks a turning point for the entire energy market. Investors react sensitively as soon as subsidies cease and stable returns are no longer guaranteed. This is precisely the trend shaping the current electricity market in the US. Capital providers are pulling out because,

Mazda is developing a CO₂-negative combustion engine, deliberately positioned against the trend of full electrification. The goal is a powertrain that, theoretically, binds more carbon dioxide than it releases. This concept combines climate protection with existing technology and brings the combustion engine back into focus. At the same time, however, a key conflict emerges: a

Interest in financing Poland’s first nuclear power plant has exceeded all expectations. Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe successfully positioned the project on the market, while banks from several continents expressed concrete willingness to participate. This oversubscribed commitment not only strengthens the financing but also the role of the nuclear power plant in the future energy system. At

With the closure of the last silicon production facility in Germany, the gap between political ambition and economic reality has reached a new peak. For years, the German government has emphasized a more independent raw materials policy, a stronger industrial policy, and less dependence on China. Yet, in Pocking, the last German silicon factory is

The EPA has fundamentally restructured its public climate change content. Several climate documents now omit references to human influence, even though previous versions clearly addressed this aspect. The U.S. environmental agency is thus not only changing the text but also the emphasis placed on scientific positions. At the same time, government climate policy is taking

The Dutch power grid regularly reaches its technical capacity limits in many regions, prompting grid operators to sound the alarm. The impending decommissioning of major gas-fired power plants further exacerbates the situation, as power outages appear likely from 2028 onward. Security of supply in the Rotterdam metropolitan area is particularly under pressure, while the grid

The promised growth serves as a pacifier for politicians, even though the economic substance is lacking. The forecasts from research institutes also support this narrative, although key assumptions appear shaky. The multi-billion-euro special fund was supposed to trigger dynamism, yet the effect has largely dissipated. At the same time, the country’s competitiveness is suffering, while

More than 1,000 jobs are being cut at Deutsche Bahn’s headquarters as new CEO Evelyn Palla implements a tough course of action. These job cuts form the core of the reform, which also brings the board closer to day-to-day operations. Punctuality and customer service are also under pressure, prompting management to announce a sweeping restructuring

The debate surrounding a potential spin-off of Siemens Energy is intensifying, as an activist investor is pushing for a clear separation from the loss-making wind energy business. Ananym Capital believes the company would be significantly more valuable without this division, and the fund also sees considerable share price potential. At the same time, the performance

In an interview with Handelsblatt, entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht paints a stark picture of the state of Germany as a business location. He criticizes bureaucracy, China strategy, infrastructure, and the labor market equally. “Other countries are laughing at us,” warns the CEO, describing a republic bogged down in bureaucracy while competitors act more decisively. His analysis

Thyssenkrupp is temporarily suspending electric steel production. The relevant plants will be shut down from mid-December. This means electric steel production will be temporarily suspended, even though the material remains indispensable for key industrial applications. According to internal assessments, around 1,200 jobs related to electric steel production are at serious risk. At the same time,

The German mechanical engineering sector will experience a profound crisis of confidence in 2025. Numerous companies will lose faith in the political leadership as the business climate deteriorates once again and key reform initiatives fail to materialize. Furthermore, bureaucracy is paralyzing many businesses, while innovation is less frequently originating in Germany. This mixture of frustration