The German Armed Forces’ new pistol represents a political contradiction with significant symbolic implications. The current arms contract is going
The German army buys a new pistol cheaply abroad – while Berlin demands local patriotism Read More »
Nearly 15 years after Fukushima, the world’s largest nuclear power plant is once again at the center of the energy
Skysails Power GmbH has filed for insolvency. The Hamburg-based company developed so-called kite power plants, designed to generate electricity from
Insulation has long been considered a key lever for climate protection in the building sector, but new analyses are putting
The charging station miscalculation is costing billions and shaping the streetscape of many cities. Public charging points are springing up
The real income of Germans is decreasing because growing portions of economic output are permanently reserved for mandatory government and
Real incomes are plummeting – why Germany’s prosperity is declining Read More »
Charging station operators are calling for government protection because charging cable theft is increasingly crippling the charging infrastructure and noticeably
Negative electricity prices are no longer a fringe phenomenon, but a central cost problem of the German electricity system. A
The electric vehicle crisis has reached a new peak, as Ford terminates a key battery deal with LG Energy Solutions.
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 have been at record highs across Europe for years, placing a significant burden on private households.
Electricity prices in Germany – why households pay more than in the rest of Europe Read More »
An aggressive mood is spreading through German business, increasingly directed against the federal government. Business leaders accuse politicians of a
Aggressive mood in the economy – industry warns of political paralysis Read More »
The consumer crisis in Germany is worsening significantly towards the end of the year. It is reaching a new low,
Consumer crisis in Germany – Buyer sentiment and consumer climate at new lows Read More »
The European emissions trading system is becoming a political flashpoint, as several Eastern European states seek to force a further
European emissions trading under attack – Eastern Europe is shaking EU climate policy Read More »
Hamburg’s carbon footprint is at the heart of a political process that extends far beyond a single project. For years,
