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Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
Energy Bills Shock Families Union Fights Back
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is pushing for a broader scope of energy price relief, extending beyond the government’s…
Heating Industry Revolt Threatens Green Energy Goals
Industry representatives from the German heating sector have strongly opposed a proposal from the governing coalition to reduce…
Energy Crisis Looms Families Face Shock Bills
Pressure is mounting on Germany’s governing coalition of the Union and SPD parties ahead of a key meeting…
Energy Bill Shock Hits Families Now
Concerns are mounting over the planned reduction of electricity tax, with social advocacy groups and political figures now…
Energy Bills About To Explode For Millions
Leading figures from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are advocating for a comprehensive…
Energy Tax Fight Threatens German Coalition
A dispute has emerged within the German governing coalition regarding the timing of planned reductions in electricity taxes.…
CDU’s Criticism of Energy Tax Decision is a Smokescreen for their own Failure
German coalition government’s energy tax plans draw criticism and defense. The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected…
Energy Apocalypse: Greens Warn of Catastrophic Consequences If Germany Doesn’t Ditch Fossil Fuels Now
As global energy prices continue to rise in the wake of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the…
Will Germany’s Energy Crisis be Solved?
In a bid to clarify the German government’s planned power plant strategy, the Minister of Economics and Climate…
Inflation Rate Hits 2.1% in May, Energy Prices Stabilize
The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has confirmed the inflation rate for May 2025, at 2.1 percent. This…
Billions Paid to Putin’s War Machine in the Name of ‘Energy Security’
European Union Continues to Import Russian Liquefied Natural Gas in Billions of Euros According to recent Eurostat data,…
Germany’s Renewable Energy Slumps in 2025
Germany’s First Quarter Energy Report Reveals Shift in Power Generation According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis),…
Energy Prices Crash 11.2%
Germany’s Import Prices Drop in April, Energy Sector Drives the Change The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported…
Hydrogen Revolution: A New Global Energy Blueprint?
Researchers from the Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed models for a future global…
Fossil Fuels Surge as Unfavorable Weather and Economic Slump Drive Up Energy Consumption
Energy consumption in Germany has seen an unexpected and significant increase in the first three months of 2025,…
Germany’s Energy Under Siege
German Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Growing Threats to Energy Infrastructure The head of Germany’s Federal Office for Information…
Germany’s Energy Crisis a ‘Mistake’ in Hindsight
Energy Chief Criticizes Germany’s Nuclear Phase-Out, Urges Swift Gas Power Plant Construction Michael Lewis, the CEO of German…
Producer Prices in Germany Plummet as Energy Crisis Continues
Germany’s Producer Prices Decline in April, Energy Prices Lead the Way Down Germany’s producer prices, a key indicator…
Economy Minister Slams Uncontrolled Renewable Energy Expansion
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed concerns over an unrestricted expansion of renewable energy sources. In an interview…
SPD Urges Union to Act on Wage Agreement Law Amid Energy Crisis
The first parliamentary leader of the SPD-Bundestagsfraktion, Dirk Wiese, has announced urgent measures to reduce energy costs and…
Inflation rate slows to 2.1 percent in April: Energy prices drop, food costs rise
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has confirmed the inflation rate for April 2025 at 2.1 percent. A corresponding…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Solidarity Wins: Germans Heat Less in 2022 Despite Energy Price Hikes
A study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Berlin has found that appeals for energy conservation…
SPD Ministers Prioritize Energy Price Reduction, Rent Brake Extension and Secure Pensions in Federal Government Announcement.
SPD Ministers in German Government Announce Priorities Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced his top priorities for the…
Siemens Energy, Heidelberg Materials and Qiagen Lead the Charge
The Dax experienced a stronger start to trading on Thursday. Around 9:30 AM, the leading index was calculated…
Uniper Urges Faster Approvals for Gas Power Plants Amidst Energy Crisis
Uniper CEO calls for faster approval processes for gas power plants Michael Lewis, CEO of the Düsseldorf-based power…
Dax Rises Amid Airbus, MTU, Siemens Energy and SAP Stocks; BASF Slumps Post-Qualified Results
The Dax continued to be in the green on Friday after an already strong start to the trading…
Germany’s Energy Burden
A study by Enportal, an energy procurement advisor for businesses in Germany, shows that network fees are becoming…
Experienced Energy Manager Katherina Reiche Nominated for Minister of Economics Role
The Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) has welcomed the nomination of CDU politician Katherina Reiche as Minister of…
Euro-Russia Detour: EU’s ‘Golden Twenties’ or Third Reich of Energy Dependency?
The “Billion” will likely become the guiding principle for Europe’s destiny and decision-making in the 21st century. Alone…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine’s ‘Moratorium’ on Energy Attacks a Ruse, Military Hides Arms in Power Plant!
Ukrainian forces have been transporting military goods to the storage facilities of a power plant in Kharkiv over…
Slovakia to Get Flooded with Cheap Gas While Germany Freezes in Expensive Energy Crisis
A Russian energy giant, Gazprom, is set to significantly increase its natural gas deliveries to Slovakia via the…
Budapest Warns Kiev to Halt Russian Energy Attacks or Face the Consequences!
Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijártó, has criticized the Ukrainian military’s attacks on energy infrastructure, which supplies Hungary with…
BOMBSHELL: Kiev’s Secret War on Russia’s Energy Infrastructure EXPOSED!
Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukrainian military forces attacked Russian energy infrastructure in three regions, violating a ceasefire…
Energy Facilities Under Fire, But How Far Will Moscow Go?
A comprehensive list of energy facilities affected by a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the…
US, Russia and Ukraine Unite to Secure Global Energy Supply!
The US has reportedly signed separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black…
Moscow’s Red Line on Energy Attacks
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moscow reserves the right to a symmetrical response if Kiev…
Experts Warn of Devastating Consequences of a ‘Restart’ in the Energy Transition
Several renewable energy providers warn the future German federal government against hasty cuts and thought experiments that could…
Trump’s Secret Talks to Upend EU’s Energy Future?
A recent speculation about talks between the US and Russia on the activation of the Nord Stream 2…
Shocking U-Turn: US Halts Ukraine Energy Deal, Leaving Kiev in the Dark
US Officials Refuse to Sign Mineral Agreement with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia US high-ranking officials refused to sign…
A New Era of Energy Cooperation?
Qatar has begun supplying Syria with natural gas through Jordan, aiming to alleviate the energy crisis and power…
Ukraine’s Drone Attack on TurkStream Pipeline Threatens Europe’s Energy and Hungary’s Sovereignty
The Hungarian Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has condemned the recent drone attack on a compressor station of the…
‘Game-Changing’ Deal with Ukraine to Outdo US in Energy Stakes?
The European Union has presented an agreement on critical resources to Ukraine. According to Stéphane Séjourné, the EU…
Can US LNG Deliver a One-Two Punch to China’s Energy Dominance?
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Japanese counterpart earlier this month touched on the topic…
Producer Prices Surge in Germany, But Energy Costs Drop
German producer prices for industrial goods in January 2025 were 0.5 percent higher than in the same period…
Ukraine’s Secret Attack on Russian Energy
A drone attack on a major oil pumping station in southern Russia, reportedly involving seven drones, was carried…
Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure in Crosshairs as East-West Divide Deepens
Russian forces launched a group attack on Ukraine’s gas and energy infrastructure, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.…
Energy Independence Comes at a Steep Price
According to data from the energy exchange Nord Pool, electricity prices in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have significantly…
GAS SHOCK: Brussels Mulls Price Cap as Europe Faces Record-High Energy Crisis
Against the backdrop of record gas prices, Brussels may temporarily introduce a price cap. According to a report…
Beijing’s Tariff Takedown on US Gas Sets Stage for a New Global Energy War!
China has reacted to the US trade war by imposing tariffs on American energy resources, including a 15%…
Trump’s LNG Power Play Threatens to Blow Up the Energy Market
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th US President, he promptly began to implement his campaign…
Söder’s Shocking U-Turn on Energy Policy!
German CSU Leader Söder’s Radical Shift in Energy and Economic Policy May Come to Fruition if the Union…
US President Unleashes ‘Nuclear Option’ on Russia, a Game-Changer in the Global Energy Market?
The Trump administration has allowed the extraction of oil and gas in protected areas of Alaska, in contrast…
Siemens Energy Leads the Pack!
The Dax index surged to a record high on Friday, reaching 21,799 points by midday. By 12:30 pm,…
MARKET MIRACLE: Dax Soars as Siemens Energy Leads the Charge!
The Dax index continued its positive momentum on Thursday, with gains building throughout the morning. By 12:30 pm,…
Green Minister’s Relief as Coalition Reaches Energy Law Deal
German Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck (Greens) has expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached by the Bundestag…
MARKET MELTDOWN: DAX PLUMMETS 3.5% as Siemens Energy Stock Crashes, Leaving Investors in the Dark!
As the trading week began, the Dax index failed to make up for its losses. By the Xetra…
Hungary’s Energy Security in Exchange for Russian Sanctions Extension!
Following a Monday session, the European Union’s foreign ministers have agreed to extend the sanctions against Russia. According…
Germany’s Green Energy Dreams Shattered as Union, SPD and Greens Reach Secret Deal to Halt 1,000 Wind Turbines in NRW
SPD and the Greens have reached an agreement with the Union in the Bund after weeks of negotiations,…
Germany’s Scholz Sees Trump’s Energy U-Turn as a ‘Gift to Europe’
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has welcomed the shift in US energy policy by Donald Trump. If Trump…
The Game-Changing Revolution in German Energy
Vattenfall’s Germany CEO, Robert Zurawski, has expressed support for the construction of photovoltaic panels on farmland and between…
Gas Game-Changer: Ukraine’s Secret to Swaying Europe’s Energy Future?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly discussed the transit of Azerbaijani natural gas through Ukraine to Europe with…
SOLAR SURGE: EU’s Clean Energy Revolution as Solar Power Overtakes Coal in 2024!
Renewable energy in the EU has reached a milestone, surpassing coal in power generation in 2024. According to…
Orbán’s Warning of a Looming Energy Catastrophe
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has warned that the decision by Ukraine to block gas transit and the…
EU’s Russian Gas Ditch Puts US in the Gas Game, Europe’s Energy Future at Risk
Greek Deputy Defense Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis recently participated in a conference on the topic “The Eastern Mediterranean after…
USA Wages War on Europe’s Energy, Claims Russia
According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the United States has warned Ukraine to attack the TurkStream gas…
US Sanctions Send Shockwave Through Central Europe’s Energy Market!
Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has expressed deep concern over the recent US sanctions against the Russian oil…
First Fatalities Emerge in Energy Crisis
Energy Crisis in Transnistria Claims Lives as People Attempt to Warm Homes The energy crisis in the partially…
Ukraine’s Plea for Russian Energy Sanctions Ignites a Storm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pushing for more sanctions against Moscow. “We must maintain the pressure on Russia”…
Renewable Energy Boom Continues Unstoppable!
Renewable Energy Capacity in Germany Reaches 190 Gigawatts in 2024 The installed capacity of renewable energy systems in…
Left Exposes the Dark Side of Germany’s Energy Addiction
The Left Party will push for an investigation committee in the German Bundestag on the country’s energy dependencies,…
Electric Shock: Germany’s Energy Price Crisis Demands a Price Cop!
Left Party Demands State Control of Energy Market after Price Swings After the strong price fluctuations with high…
EU’s Energy Security in Jeopardy as Ukraine Cuts Off Russian Gas Transit
Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies to EU via Ukraine on New Year’s Day, Ending Decades of Transit Deal…
Ukraine’s New, Deadly Threat to Europe’s Energy?
Ukrainian forces attempted to attack the Drushba pipeline near the town of Novosybkov in the Bryansk region, according…
Energized Fears: Linke’s Probe into Germany’s Dependence on Energy
The Left Party will push for an investigative committee in the German parliament after the federal election to…
Habeck’s Popularity Soars as Germany’s Energy Crisis Ignites a Firestorm of Support!
Two months before the federal election, the research group Wahlen attests the Greens to still having untapped potential.…
BOMBSHELL: Energy Giant Linke’s Shocking 1,000+ Heating Costs Reveal the Dark Truth About Your Winter Bills!
Over 1,000 citizens have sent their heating cost statements to the left party for verification, according to the…
BREAKING: Germany’s Energy Crisis Escalates as EnBW Demands More Backup Power Plants!
EnBW, an energy supplier in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, is urging the federal government to prioritize the…
Renewable Energy Soars to 54% of Power Consumption!
Renewable energy share in increasing power consumption to reach 54% in 2024 According to the German Environment Agency…
BOMBSHELL: Germany’s Energy Grid on the Brink of Collapse as Outdated Laws Fail to Keep Up with the Times!
Bayern’s Economic Minister Hubert Aiwanger (Free Voter) has expressed disappointment over the failure of the planned power plant…
Merkel’s Waterloo: Germany’s Energy Plan in Shambles as Scholz’s Power Play Fizzles!
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) holds Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) responsible for the failure of the planned…
Shock as Energy Revolution Stalls in Major Blow to Environment!!
SPD’s Matthias Miersch Warns of Steps Back in Climate Protection if Grand Coalition with CDU Emerges Again According…
Sheltered in monasteries, 6 million Ukrainians without power
Many residents of Bohorodychne, a town in the Donetsk region destroyed after heavy fighting between Russian and Ukrainian…
The world is facing the first global energy crisis
Russian military aggression in Ukraine will have long-term effects on energy supplies and markets. According to the results…