The goal is to save energy by 20% for this winter. The message of the Minister of Economy is clear: every contribution, every saving effort counts. From “August-winter” says the wise Greek people and this is the path Berlin chose to proceed with energy saving, by taking binding measures for autumn and winter. The cabinet […]
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Germany: Resilient economy, GDP grew more than expected in the quarter
The German economy proved more resilient than initially estimated in the second quarter, growing 0.1% despite rising inflation and the war in Ukraine. Thursday’s data from the statistics office was better than estimates of stagnation in the quarter to June, though it will do little to ease concerns about the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy. […]
The German government expects problems with coal and oil supplies
Germany’s government is worried about possible problems with coal supplies for power plants in the fall and winter due to low water levels in the Rhine River and oil supplies in eastern parts of the country, according to a document seen by Reuters. Europe’s largest economy is trying to reduce its dependence on Russian energy. […]
Germany: Headache for the natural gas industry
Inflation and especially gas supply constraints are causing headaches for the industry. An example from a factory that makes tiles. Even if Germany’s natural gas storage facilities are 75% full and Russia continues to supply Germany with even reduced gas, supplies for the winter may not be sufficient. Many branches of industry, such as the […]
Germany: Priority in energy transport will be given to trains, due to falling water levels in the Rhine
The German government decided today that rail transport will henceforth be given priority for transporting materials and equipment used for energy production, should the water level in the Rhine fall further. “In order to ensure the supply, we also have to change the delivery routes. This requires very demanding procedures and obliges us to prioritize […]
Germany: The government predicts a new wave of the pandemic in the fall
The government expects a new wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the fall, with the Minister of Health speaking of “difficulties since October” and announcing a tightening of protection measures. Karl Lauterbach, however, ruled out imposing a general lockdown and suspending the operation of schools. According to the decisions of today’s cabinet, from October 1 […]
Germany: Ceiling on heating, reduction of illuminated advertising
Capping public administration thermostats and cutting hot water supplies to public buildings: Germany, worried about gas shortages, today announced a series of energy-saving measures accompanied by an appeal to private individuals and businesses to follow suit. “We don’t want to measure the temperature in bedrooms and individual freedom has value,” but the measures “appeal to […]
Germany: The two relief packages were not enough
Germany is heading for a third relief package after the first two of 30 billion euros. There are many proposals on the table with an emphasis mainly on additional energy and housing allowances. Under increased pressure from an increasing number of social actors, the opposition as well as economic institutes and market players in Germany, […]
Germany – Canada, (energy) alliance
The results of Solz’s visit to Canada and the “debunking of Zelensky” in the German press. And, isn’t a mask required on government flights? The highlight of Chancellor Olaf Solz and Minister of Economy Robert Habeck’s visit to Canada occurred on the third and final day with the signing of a bilateral agreement on cooperation […]
‘Slava Ukraini’: Chancellor Scholz assures Germany will support Ukraine as long as needed
The assurance to Kyiv that Germany will support Ukraine “for as long as it takes” against the Russian attack was given by Chancellor Olaf Solz on the occasion of Ukraine’s national holiday. “Germany stands firmly by Ukraine today and for as long as Ukraine needs our support,” the German chancellor said in a video posted […]