EU energy measures to cut bills as Commission readies package for April 22, 2026 EU Commission to unveil energy measures to lower consumer bills, spur electrification and coordinate gas storage …
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China’s economy outperforms forecasts with 5.0% Q1 growth amid energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina GDP growth beats forecasts with 5.0% rise in Q1 2026 amid oil shock China GDP growth surprised markets with a 5.0% year-on-year increase in Q1 2026, exceeding analyst forecasts …
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China accused of hoarding oil and restricting exports amid energy crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina oil exports cut deepens energy crisis as U.S. accuses Beijing of hoarding China oil exports cut deepens energy crisis as U.S. accuses Beijing of hoarding (150–160 characters) China oil …
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Jan van Aken cites health reasons as SPD demands energy security cabinet
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman politics: Left MP Jan van Aken cites health reasons as tensions rise over energy, health cuts and fuel rebate Jan van Aken’s health-related exit strains German politics as SPD …
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EBRD Chief Economist Javorcik Warns Higher Energy Prices Will Persist
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEBRD Chief Economist Javorcik Says Energy Prices Will Remain Elevated as Middle East Tensions Rise European economies face sustained pressure from higher energy prices, EBRD chief economist Beata Javorcik warns …
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IEA warns of severe April energy disruption after Hormuz Strait blockade
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal energy markets brace as Hormuz Strait blockade deepens supply shock Major economies face tighter oil and gas supplies after the Hormuz Strait blockade disrupted shipments, the IEA warned, raising …
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European Commission Relaxes State Aid Rules to Offset Iran War Energy Costs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Loosens State Aid Rules to Help Firms Shielded from Cost Surge after Iran Conflict EU to relax state aid rules temporarily, letting governments offset fuel, fertilizer and electricity cost …
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Ludwig Straub wins Clark Medal, urges debt and energy policy reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLudwig Straub awarded John Bates Clark Medal for research on public debt and energy-crisis aid German-born Harvard economist Ludwig Straub wins the John Bates Clark Medal on April 12, 2026, …
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CDU premiers demand immediate federal action on energy prices, suspend CO2 levy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Urged to Act as Energy Prices Trigger Calls for Immediate Relief German state leaders demand rapid federal action to ease rising energy prices and propose suspending the CO2 levy …
