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Rolls-Royce brings British mini nuclear reactors into the construction phase
On April 13, 2026, the UK moved forward with the construction of its first mini nuclear reactors, thanks to a
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Fuel discount 2026 – Government relief threatens to disappear at the pump
The German government is reducing the energy tax by around 17 cents per liter for two months to provide relief
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Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies is raising the possibility of building Chinese cars in VW plants
On April 19, 2026, Lower Saxony’s Minister-President Olaf Lies sparked a sensitive debate about the future of Volkswagen’s German plants.
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The energy transition is outpacing technology – political goals are growing faster than the system
Since 2000, Germany has transformed its energy supply at a rapid pace, politically driven by a concerted effort to phase
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German economy slides deeper into crisis – sentiment reaches new low
Business sentiment in Germany deteriorated further in April 2026. According to a survey of around 1,000 companies conducted by the
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Electric cars: a bottomless pit – car companies’ profits plummet to a ten-year low
Nineteen leading automotive groups worldwide are facing a deep earnings crisis after the 2025 fiscal year because the anticipated ramp-up
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Hubertz wants to make landlords share in the cost increases caused by the installation of oil and gas heating systems
Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) wants landlords to share in potential heating cost increases resulting from the installation of
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LEAG halts Gigabattery project in Brandenburg – network charges jeopardize the billion-euro project
In April 2026, LEAG put the brakes on its large-scale battery storage plans in Lusatia. The focus is on Jänschwalde
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Siemens warns: EU AI rules are hindering Europe as a development location for artificial intelligence
At the Hannover Messe trade fair, Siemens CEO Roland Busch warned of the consequences of EU AI regulations for Europe
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Submarine construction to be relocated: Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is considering production in Spain
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), based in Kiel, plans to relocate parts of its submarine construction to Spain due to the
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Three factory closures in one day – 900 jobs affected
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, three plant closures in Germany and Austria were decided upon or announced: MANN+HUMMEL plans to
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Report: Acute food shortages have increased significantly in many countries
According to international organizations, acute food shortages have increased significantly in numerous countries around the world. Around 266 million people
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Boom in nuclear power and space travel triggers stock rally in energy and space stocks
A stock rally has begun in the nuclear and aerospace sector on international stock markets, driven by investments in small
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Solar parks are displacing farmers – leased land is disappearing and threatening livelihoods
In Germany, farmers have been increasingly losing leased land to operators of large solar parks since 2023, while government subsidies
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Savings depleted – millions of households fear the next price shock
In Germany, following the recent rise in oil prices, fears are growing of further price shocks affecting everyday shopping, as