“I Don’t Need Figures” – Klingbeil Defends Multi-Billion-Euro Course on Renewable Energies
In Berlin, on May 20, 2026, Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil defended the government’s course on renewable energies in […]
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Broadcast Contribution Fee in Court – Model Lawsuit Could Save Taxpayers Money
A test case regarding the tax deductibility of the broadcasting contribution has been pending before the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Fiscal Court since
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Wind Turbine on Fire near Kitzingen: A7 Motorway Closed at Start of Whitsun Holidays
Near Kitzingen in Lower Franconia, a wind turbine standing over 100 meters tall caught fire on Saturday evening around 6:50
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Solar Subsidies – New PV Systems Could Lose Fixed Remuneration
In Berlin, the Federal Government is preparing a far-reaching overhaul of solar energy subsidies, as Federal Minister of Economics Katherina
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Consulting Costs at the Pension Insurance Agency – Court of Auditors Criticizes Questionable Multi-Million Contracts
In Berlin, the Federal Audit Office once again criticized the Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund in May 2026 for its high expenditures
Self-Employed Fear for Their Livelihood – Lack of Orders Hits One in Five Businesses
In Germany, many self-employed individuals find themselves in a critical situation in April 2026. 20.6 percent face acute fears regarding
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The energy transition is losing its business model—the economic viability of many projects is collapsing
In 2026, Germany and Europe are experiencing a new phase of weakness in the energy transition, as wind power, photovoltaics,
Hamburg Rations Power Connections—Even Large-Scale Storage Systems Are Pushing the Grid to Its Limits
In the second half of 2026, Hamburg will introduce—for the first time—a new allocation procedure for large-scale electricity connections. This
Lowest Figure in Over Ten Years: Just Under 207,000 Apartments to Be Built in 2025
It marks the lowest level in over ten years: only 206,600 apartments were built in Germany last year, as reported
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Germany loses 486,000 jobs in the first quarter of this year
In Germany, the number of employed persons declined significantly in the first quarter of 2026. From January to March, approximately
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Nördlingen Loses Varta Plant: 350 Jobs Cut Following Lost Apple Contract
In the autumn of 2026, Varta will cease the production of rechargeable button cells at Varta Micro Production GmbH in
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Thyssenkrupp Closes US Plant in Indiana – 230 Jobs Cut Amid Restructuring of Automotive Division
Thyssenkrupp is closing its U.S. plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, by the end of March 2027 at the latest. With
Expert Council Dismantles Climate Policy: Billions Squandered, Economy Suffers, Climate Goals Fail
The Expert Council on Climate Issues has issued a scathing verdict on Germany’s climate policy. The oversight body has rejected
OECD: More Than $100 Billion for Climate Protection in Poor Countries in 2024 as Well
In 2024—for the third consecutive year—wealthy nations collectively contributed more than $100 billion toward climate protection in poorer countries. However,
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Xpeng Explores Acquisition of a VW Plant
In May 2026, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng is exploring the acquisition of a VW plant or a facility
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