US government awards multi-billion dollar contract to Westinghouse for new nuclear power plants
The US government has awarded a historic contract to the American company Westinghouse. The contract involves an investment of at […]
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The “autumn of reforms” fails to materialize – exporters doubt Germany’s economic turnaround
The mood in the German export sector remains tense. The “autumn of reforms” announced by Friedrich Merz was supposed to
A bottomless pit – Schleswig-Holstein plans new multi-million euro aid for Northvolt.
Despite insolvency, broken promises, and spiraling costs, Schleswig-Holstein is sticking to its controversial commitment to Northvolt. Further subsidies amounting to
A bottomless pit – Schleswig-Holstein plans new multi-million euro aid for Northvolt. Read More »
The electric car subsidy is fizzling out – how the government is squandering the trust of car drivers.
The black-red coalition hopes to revive sluggish sales of electric vehicles with a new subsidy program. However, despite subsidies, improved
Over 400 jobs at Kuka in Augsburg are at risk – concerns about the future of the traditional site.
The situation at the robot manufacturer Kuka in Augsburg is escalating. The planned job cuts are causing unrest, as more
Civil servant salaries – the insufficient gap to welfare benefits is forcing Dobrindt to implement a substantial increase.
The increasingly narrow gap between civil servants’ salaries and basic welfare benefits is bringing the issue of inadequate pay for
Germany’s energy transition is hitting small and medium-sized businesses with full force.
German small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly under pressure. Rising energy costs and record-high electricity prices are hitting small
How the government is shifting billions of euros and misusing the special fund.
The government’s gigantic debt fund was intended to stimulate the economy and enable investments in infrastructure. However, the money from
How the government is shifting billions of euros and misusing the special fund. Read More »
893 companies have withdrawn from the global climate initiative
Nearly 900 companies – including several large international corporations – have withdrawn from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). This
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The solar boom as a security risk – how China is gaining control over Europe’s power grids.
Europe’s energy transition is on shaky ground, because behind the gleaming facade lurks a massive security risk. The continent has
German Environment Agency opposes wood energy – dispute over the climate neutrality of wood escalates
The German Environment Agency (UBA) has ignited a heated debate about the future of wood energy with a new report.
Despite costly setbacks in Germany, Austria is investing 275 million in hydrogen.
Despite significant setbacks in subsidized hydrogen projects in Germany, Austria is sticking to its ambitious hydrogen strategy. The Alpine republic
Despite costly setbacks in Germany, Austria is investing 275 million in hydrogen. Read More »
700,000 euros in funding wasted – Rostock’s hydrogen filling station is being torn down again.
Rostock’s only hydrogen filling station is facing demolition – a sobering example of failed funding and inflated hopes for the
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs has lost track of things during the transition to Windows 11.
Support for Windows 10 has ended, and the Ministry of Digital Affairs has long since lost track of the transition
Vestas halts production at rotor blade factory in Poland – weak demand slows down offshore plans
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas is putting an important expansion project on hold. The planned site in Poland was