EU plans more debt for the energy transition: Germany set to shoulder a new multi-billion-euro burden
The EU Commission intends to allow higher levels of debt to fund the energy transition, as the conflict involving Iran […]
The EU Commission intends to allow higher levels of debt to fund the energy transition, as the conflict involving Iran […]
According to a new report, Germany could significantly bolster its natural gas supply using its own reserves. Hans-Joachim Kümpel, former
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On June 3, 2026, the District Court in Amsterdam ruled that Greenpeace International may proceed with its lawsuit in the
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Germany is sticking to its nuclear phase-out, even as many industrialized nations examine small modular reactors (SMRs) as a potential
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A calculation by the DIHK intensifies criticism of the Energy Efficiency Act introduced by the “traffic-light” coalition government in November
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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