Berlin, August 2026: The federal government’s e-car bonus is becoming a problematic instrument in terms of industrial policy. Private buyers
EV subsidy backfires – State boosts competition for German automakers Read More »
To protect their domestic industry, the US is raising the cost of semiconductor and solar cell imports starting in December.
US raises cost of importing computer chips and solar cells Read More »
Berlin, July 2026: The Chancellery is refusing to give a clear answer regarding a possible warning about the Nord Stream
After years of negotiations, NATO nations have decided to expand the alliance’s existing fuel supply pipeline system into Eastern Europe.
NATO approves expansion of pipeline network worth 27 billion euros Read More »
Criticism of the energy policy plans put forward by Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) shows no signs of abating.
According to media reports, the US government intends to present an agreement with Saudi Arabia designed to assist in the
Media: US presents agreement on developing a civil nuclear program for Saudi Arabia Read More »
The EU Commission has proposed to the 27 EU member states that they refrain from imposing fines for the time
Brussels proposes easing EU rules on gas and oil imports Read More »
Despite adjustments to energy laws proposed by the Federal Ministry of Economics, industry associations and the opposition view the energy
Criticism from associations and the opposition despite the softening of energy laws Read More »
A commentary by our author Klaus Bastian Berlin plans to introduce a mandatory funded pension component within the statutory pension
Capital-based pension – Why the state should not be entrusted with a multi-billion fund Read More »
Berlin, July 2026: The Federal Ministry of the Interior is planning new operational powers for the Office for the Protection
The EU Commission plans to present its proposals for amending the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) on Friday. It intends
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RWE CEO Markus Krebber is calling for Germany’s climate targets to be spread out over a longer timeframe and for
The federal government is fast-tracking reforms to the rules governing heating system replacements. The “traffic light” coalition’s unpopular heating law—which
Old heating law to be scrapped – heating subsidies to decrease Read More »
On July 7, 2026, the European Parliament authorized an expedited procedure for “chat control,” even though the measure had appeared
A water levy has been in effect in Bavaria since July 1, 2026. The state government now charges ten cents
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