Public holiday revealed grid problems – experts called on PV operators to shut down their systems
On May 1, 2026, Germany experienced a massive surplus of solar power because millions of photovoltaic systems fed into the […]
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Insufficient demand – Coop removes insect-based food products from its product range
The Swiss retail group Coop is largely removing insect-based food products from its product range. This decision follows years of
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Government struggles to explain billions spent on arms: it has lost track of the situation
The German government is facing scrutiny over its billions in military spending, as it cannot reliably demonstrate how much of
A fully functional power plant from Lubmin is to be shipped to Ukraine
In Lubmin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, a fully functional power plant dating back to the Nord Stream era is slated to be
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Money per ton of CO2 saved: Rich country continues funding program for industry
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is continuing its funding program for energy-intensive industries through so-called climate protection
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Belgium is backing away from its nuclear phase-out and halting the dismantling of its nuclear power plants
Belgium will halt the dismantling of its nuclear power plants at the end of April 2026, thus abandoning its plan
EU pays Senegal 320 million euros for buses – China wins the contract from Dakar
In Senegal, an EU-funded transport project faces a critical decision. The plan for Dakar includes 380 natural gas-powered buses, 14
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The number of employed people is collapsing – Germany’s labor market continues to lose stability
The German labor market deteriorated further in March 2026. The number of employed persons residing in Germany fell to approximately
Aldi Süd is cutting 1,250 jobs at its headquarters – the digital division will be hit particularly hard by the restructuring
Aldi Süd plans to cut approximately 1,250 jobs at its headquarters in Mülheim an der Ruhr by the end of
ADAC criticizes: Fuel discounts are still not being fully passed on to customers
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) believes that the so-called fuel discount will not be fully passed on to customers. Compared
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Germany pays foreign countries up to 88 cents per kWh for solar power purchased from them
At the end of April 2026, Germany temporarily paid substantial sums to attract foreign countries to purchase surplus solar power
Government refuses to provide information – recipients of state funding for NGOs remain secret
In 2026, the German government plans to again distribute large sums of money to non-governmental organizations (NGOs). However, it remains
Interlübke insolvent: Iran war hits German furniture manufacturer with full force
The furniture manufacturer Interlübke from Rheda-Wiedenbrück filed for insolvency at the end of April 2026 after the Iran-Iraq War significantly
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Industrial electricity price set – fundamental problem of high electricity prices remains unresolved
Following EU approval on April 16, 2026, the German government is introducing an industrial electricity price for the years 2026
OPEC+ countries increase their oil production quota after the surprise withdrawal of the Emirates
Following the United Arab Emirates’ surprise withdrawal from OPEC+, seven leading member countries have increased their oil production quotas. Saudi