Negative electricity prices – billions spent on unused electricity are driving Germany into a cost trap
Negative electricity prices are no longer a fringe phenomenon, but a central cost problem of the German electricity system. A […]
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Electric car crisis worsens – Ford terminates battery contract with LG and halts electric offensive
The electric vehicle crisis has reached a new peak, as Ford terminates a key battery deal with LG Energy Solutions.
Deutsche Bahn’s new ICE trains will start with borrowed locomotives – no approval for the new ones
The new ICE L has been in service since mid-December, but Deutsche Bahn’s ICE train is starting its operations under
Electricity prices in Germany – why households pay more than in the rest of Europe
Electricity prices in Germany have been at record highs across Europe for years, placing a significant burden on private households.
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Aggressive mood in the economy – industry warns of political paralysis
An aggressive mood is spreading through German business, increasingly directed against the federal government. Business leaders accuse politicians of a
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Consumer crisis in Germany – Buyer sentiment and consumer climate at new lows
The consumer crisis in Germany is worsening significantly towards the end of the year. It is reaching a new low,
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European emissions trading under attack – Eastern Europe is shaking EU climate policy
The European emissions trading system is becoming a political flashpoint, as several Eastern European states seek to force a further
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Hamburg is artificially improving its climate footprint by including stoves in Africa that never existed
Hamburg’s carbon footprint is at the heart of a political process that extends far beyond a single project. For years,
Financial turning point in the Starnberg district – a region of millionaires slides into debt
The district of Starnberg is considered the epitome of prosperity, but its financial situation tells a different story. Rising debt,
EU Fleet Plan – Germany is to meet stricter requirements than other countries
The new EU fleet plan is bringing about a clear shift in power within the European automotive market, as Germany
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Eterna faces a decision – insolvency under self-administration and the fight for the brand
Eterna has filed for insolvency under self-administration at the Passau District Court after a key financing deal fell through. The
Referendum on the Bruchsal wind farm – project developer backed out, taking trust with them
The referendum on the wind farm in Bruchsal ended with formal approval, but the process continues to cause discontent. The
Taxpayer money wasted at the Ministry of Finance: 35 million euros for unusable smartphones
The German Federal Ministry of Finance wasted approximately €35 million of taxpayers’ money by purchasing 17,321 security smartphones for the
Transparent factory facing closure – VW pulls the plug on car production in Dresden
The last ID.3 has been built, marking the end of an era at the Transparent Factory, an era that shaped
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Economic institutes consider 15 years of continuous stagnation in Germany to be realistic
A growing number of forecasts indicate that Germany could face up to 15 years of prolonged stagnation. The shift in