Forester Warns Against Wind Power in the Forest
In a YouTube video, former forester Josef Erhard warns of the consequences of planned wind turbines in the Bavarian Forest. […]
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Cleaner and Cheaper: China’s Trucks Are Increasingly Going Electric
A dusty parking lot on the outskirts of Beijing bustles like a beehive. In a steady stream, electric vehicles roll
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Freight Transport Faces Major Cuts – DB Cargo to Eliminate Nearly One in Two Jobs by 2030
DB Cargo is pressing ahead with the reduction of 6,200 of its approximately 14,000 jobs in Germany—a measure first announced
EEG reform threatens small hydropower plants – hundreds of plants face closure
In Berlin, the draft amendment to the 2027 Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) is intensifying the conflict surrounding small-scale hydropower
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US Threatens Europe with Halt to Oil and Gas Supplies over Methane Regulation
A conflict is escalating between Brussels and Washington over the EU’s Methane Regulation, as the regulation’s new climate requirements—set to
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Day-Ahead Electricity Price Rises by 29 Percent: Heatwave and Low Winds Drive Up Electricity Costs
In Germany, the day-ahead electricity price for Thursday, May 28, 2026, rose significantly because a heatwave across Europe increased electricity
In the event of a change of Chancellor, resignation or a vote of confidence would be possible options
In light of poor poll numbers for Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz—as well as for the government as a whole—speculation has
Legionella – Why Hot Water Becomes a Problem for Heat Pumps
In Germany, a technical issue regarding heat pumps is currently becoming apparent in many residential buildings. For hygiene reasons, hot
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From a Market Economy to a Subsidized Economy—How the State Is Increasingly Steering the Economy
For years, the German economy has been drifting away from a market-based order and moving deeper into a politically directed
Arson Attack Near Munich: State Security Investigates Political Motivation Following Power Outage
On May 25, 2026, at approximately 3:50 a.m., two power pylons near Garching, near Munich, caught fire. The police are
Merz calls for a fresh start, yet concrete measures fail to materialize
On Wednesday evening in Arnsberg, at a CDU event, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for a new departure for Germany.
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BASF Cost-Cutting Program CoreShift – Chemical Giant Plans Further Job Cuts
On May 20, 2026, the chemical group BASF announced the “CoreShift” cost-cutting program in Ludwigshafen, thereby confirming further job cuts
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From Skilled Worker Shortage to Hiring Freeze—Germany’s Labor Market Takes a Turn
In May 2026, Germany is experiencing a distinct shift in its labor market. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4 percent,
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Evosoft Faces Closure – 377 Jobs at Siemens Subsidiary in Franconia at Risk
Siemens subsidiary Evosoft is reportedly set to cease operations. According to media reports, 377 jobs in Nuremberg and Erlangen are
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Green Steel in Crisis – Germany’s Steelworks Struggle to Find Buyers
In Germany, the transformation of the steel industry has stalled because “green steel”—despite planned investments amounting to billions—is finding few
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