The wrong path of climate policy – how CO2 costs are destroying Germany’s competitiveness
Germany’s competitiveness is under massive pressure. Climate policies are driving energy prices to record levels, carbon pricing is escalating, and
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Mayors warn of impending financial crisis in German municipalities
“We can’t go on like this anymore” – with these urgent words, thirteen mayors from German state capitals are drawing
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Germany’s hydrogen vision is failing – an expensive dream without a future
The dream of a new energy era has a firm grip on Germany. The vision of a climate-neutral future with
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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
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 »