Focused Energy raises $240M Series A to advance direct‑drive laser fusion Focused Energy raises an oversubscribed $240 million Series A to accelerate direct‑drive laser fusion, backed by RWE, SPRIND and …
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German fuel prices fall in May after tankrabatt and weaker crude oil push pump costs down German fuel prices fell in May after the government’s temporary tankrabatt and lower crude …
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German import prices jump 5.3% in April amid Iran war energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman import prices jump 5.3% in April as Iran conflict fuels energy costs German import prices rose 5.3% year‑on‑year in April, driven by soaring oil, kerosene and gasoline after the …
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Politics
US strikes Iran again undermine Trump’s midterm prospects amid energy crisis
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoUS Strikes Iran Again as Tentative Ceasefire Talks Stall, Raising Political and Energy Risks US strikes Iran again amid stalled talks, while a tentative ceasefire extension awaits presidential sign-off; the …
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Cuba Energy Crisis Deepens as US Pressure and Venezuela Halt Fuel Shipments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCuba energy crisis deepens as blackouts, fuel shortages and sanctions cripple services Cuba energy crisis intensifies with 12–16 hour blackouts, dwindling fuel after Venezuela halted shipments, and U.S. sanctions squeezing …
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Direct Payout Mechanism (DAM) resurfaces as Germany weighs automatic energy relief payments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Eyes Direct Payout Mechanism to Deliver Fast Relief for Rising Energy Costs German officials reconsider a Direct Payout Mechanism to send cash straight to citizens’ bank accounts as a …
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Focused Energy raises $250 million backed by RWE for Biblis fusion campus
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy raises nearly $250 million to build laser-fusion labs at former Biblis site Focused Energy secures nearly $250M to equip laser-fusion labs at the former Biblis nuclear site, backed …
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Irish renewable energy developer loses arbitration case against Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany economic update: Irish arbitration loss, IG Metall warning, China tops investors A string of developments is reshaping the German economy today, from a high-profile arbitration ruling in the renewables …
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Business
EU Commission halves Germany 2026 growth forecast to 0.6% over energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Commission halves Germany growth forecast to 0.6% amid energy price shock EU Commission cuts Germany’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.6%, citing high energy prices after Iran conflict; EU …
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German government starts Uniper sale, cutting stake to 25% as energy debate intensifies German government begins Uniper sale, reducing its stake from 99.1% to 25% plus one share as Berlin …