Germany’s financial system is collapsing – how the federal government has been pushing back federalism for years
Between 1913 and 2024, financial power in Germany shifted significantly to the federal government, and according to an analysis by […]
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BASF is downsizing in Berlin and focusing on Asia – the next blow to Germany as a business location
BASF is relocating jobs from its Berlin site to Asia. The affected areas include financial and human resources services, as
Mocopinus insolvent – wood specialist from Ulm closes three locations and cuts 270 jobs
After more than 160 years, the story of the Baden-Württemberg-based timber company Mocopinus has come to an end in insolvency.
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Over 3,000 illegally dumped wind turbine blades – a waste scandal escalates in Texas
A massive waste disposal problem from the wind industry has escalated in the city of Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas.
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Employers’ association Gesamtmetall warns of a potential loss of 150,000 jobs this year
Germany’s metal and electrical engineering industries face further massive job losses in 2026. The employers’ association Gesamtmetall anticipates the loss
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Reinhardswald wind farm – new transport route for rotor blades necessitates further interventions in nature
In the Hofgeismar district, the Reinhardswald wind farm project faces another major intervention in nature and infrastructure. The transport of
Wind turbines near residential areas cause massive loss in value for property owners
In Germany, the expansion of wind farms near residential areas has been exacerbating the conflict surrounding the energy transition for
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Works council election at Tesla in Grünheide – IG Metall loses massive support
The IG Metall union suffered a major setback in the works council election at Tesla in Grünheide, Oder-Spree district, losing
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TotalEnergies is considering selling its charging parks in Germany – BayWa is withdrawing completely
TotalEnergies is considering selling its charging infrastructure division in Germany. BayWa has already officially confirmed the sale of its electric
SMR reactors as a brake on electricity prices – government argues over nuclear option
In early March 2026, an energy policy conflict intensified in Berlin as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche pushed
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A local power outage in Aachen paralyzed authorities across North Rhine-Westphalia
On the evening of March 2, 2026, a power outage occurred in Aachen. The outage affected a data center belonging
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Federal Statistical Office: Germans have lost considerable purchasing power in the last five years
Germany experienced a noticeable loss of purchasing power between 2020 and 2025 because prices rose significantly faster than incomes. The
Car thefts in Germany are on the rise – perpetrators avoid electric cars and primarily steal combustion engine vehicles
Car thefts in Germany increased again in 2023, but electric cars remain the exception for most perpetrators: The Federal Criminal
No rescue for Eterna – headquarters in Passau will be liquidated
The insolvent shirt and blouse manufacturer Eterna will cease operations at its headquarters in Passau by summer 2026. The company
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The dream of cheap green electricity is shattered by the system’s calculations
Germany is facing a critical energy policy situation. Despite constant political promises, the dream of lower electricity prices through the
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