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Germany’s heating plan: from green dream to red alarm

Germany has had one of the world’s most ambitious energy and climate policies but with high inflation rates, a sluggish economy, and the Ukraine war, it's not be the time for ambitious, costly and utopian policies

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Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

Reuters

German economy minister's office receives envelope with white powder

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck's constituency office said on Thursday it had received an envelope containing a white substance, prompting a large-scale police operation.

Reuters

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German police carry out nationwide raids against Last Generation climate activists

German police on Wednesday carried out raids across seven states targeting climate activists of the "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) group, which has sparked controversy with protesters glueing themselves to roads to block traffic.

France 24

Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans go up in smoke

Germany’s government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country’s ambitious climate policy

The Independent UK

Top German ministry official resigns after accusations of favoritism

A top official at the German economy and climate ministry has resigned following accusations that he was involved in choosing his best man to head the federally owned German Energy Agency and signed off on financial support for a project in which his sister was involved

The Independent UK

German economy ministry official leaves post amid nepotism scandal

A senior official in the German economy ministry is leaving his post after a nepotism scandal, Economy Minister Robert Habeck confirmed on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Analysis-Germany's Greens lose appeal as voters fear cost of policies

A slide in support for Germany's Greens, a junior partner in Olaf Scholz's coalition, could force the party to consider scaling back its climate ambitions as voters fret over their financial and social cost.

Reuters

Europe needs to steer its own trade agenda, German economy minister says

With China and the U.S. fixated on each other, Europe is at risk of being paralysed in between and needs to steer its own agenda, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Germany to ease solar rules as new installations surge

Germany’s energy minister has announced plans to ease bureaucratic hurdles for solar power as the country set a new record for photovoltaic installations during the first quarter

The Independent UK

German company sells heat pump business to US firm Carrier

Germany’s Viessmann Group is selling its heat pump business, viewed as a key technology in making heating more climate-friendly, to Florida-based Carrier Global Corp. as part of a 12 billion-euro ($13.2 billion) deal

The Independent UK

German government doubles 2023 growth forecast to 0.4%

The German government has doubled its growth forecast this year for the Europe’s largest economy after the country made it through the winter without major energy problems

The Independent UK

Germany plans to ban installation of most oil and gas heating from 2024

Bill due before Bundestag in June would encourage homeowners to switch to renewables

The Guardian - UK

German chancellery defends record on sending arms to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s spokesman has defended Berlin’s record on delivering arms to Ukraine after the vice chancellor said he was “deeply ashamed” that it took Germany so long to shift its position

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Reuters

Exclusive-Germany's Stada asks Berlin to help secure its future in Ukraine

Generic drugmaker Stada has asked the German government to seek assurances from Ukraine that the company can continue operations there even though it also does business in Russia, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Asharq Al-Awsat

With No Peace in Sight, NATO Countries Eye More Ukraine Help

Ukraine’s Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros ($70 billion) in military aid to help thwart Russia’s full-scale invasion, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, and with no peace negotiations on the horizon the alliance is gearing up to send more. “We cannot allow Russia to continue to…

Reuters

Zelenskiy honours Ukrainian villagers held captive in basement

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday paid tribute to the courage of nearly 400 residents of a village in north Ukraine held in a school basement under Russian occupation for 27 days one year ago.

The Independent UK

With no peace in sight, NATO countries eye more Ukraine help

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine’s Western allies have sent the country 65 billion euros ($70 billion) in military aid to help thwart Russia’s full-scale invasion

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Putin bestows award on military blogger killed in Russia bombing

Russian officials on Monday detained a 26-year-old woman over the St Petersburg café blast that killed high-profile military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, who was posthumously decorated by President Vladimir Putin. The arrest came as Ukraine dismissed Russian claims of victory in the eastern battleground city of Bakhmut and as Finland prepared…

Reuters

German Vice Chancellor Habeck arrives in Ukraine on surprise visit

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has arrived in Ukraine on a surprise visit, Germany's energy and economy ministry said on Monday, in his first trip to the country since the outbreak of war.

The Guardian - UK

German government in crisis over EU ban on car combustion engines

Green party accuses FDP of gambling away country’s reputation after last-minute blocking of phase-out from 2035

Reuters

Vigils and a wrecked tank as Ukraine's allies mark year of war

Ukraine's allies around the world lit up buildings in yellow and blue, held protests and candlelight vigils and prepared new sanctions on Moscow on Friday in a collective show of support on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Reuters

Top German ministers spar over budget in sign of coalition tensions

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have clashed over plans for next year's budget, according to an exchange of letters seen by Reuters that underscores growing tensions in the three-way coalition.

Radio France Internationale

French, German ministers in Washington to defend EU economies

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Fortune

The Europe vs. U.S. battle over green subsidies is a big boon for business

Free-market absolutists may find the coming years difficult to watch.

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