Germany 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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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 …
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Energy Sharing starts June 1 as Germany enables neighbors to share solar power
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEnergy Sharing to Start June 1, 2026: Neighbours in Germany Can Now Form Solar Power Communities From June 1, 2026, Energy Sharing lets neighbours install and share solar power, widening …
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German government expects sharp Q2 slowdown amid Iran war energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy faces sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict lifts energy costs German economy set for sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict raises energy and commodity prices; government considers relief …
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High energy prices slash production and cost 53,200 jobs in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHigh Energy Prices Drive 15.2% Production Drop and 53,200 Job Losses in Germany’s Energy‑Intensive Industries High energy prices have cut output and eliminated 53,200 jobs in Germany’s energy-intensive industries; government …
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China emissions fall as renewable energy surge signals global climate progress
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGood news: global progress on climate, health, space and technology Good news roundup: China’s emissions dip as renewables expand, CO₂ pricing widens, Artemis II revives lunar plans, and medical and …
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US inflation reaches three-year high as Iran war drives energy costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerU.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.8% in April as Energy and Fuel Costs Surge U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023, led by surging energy and fuel …
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Paris Rental Market Strained as Rent Caps and Energy Rules Repel Landlords
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerParis rental market tightens as tenant protections and energy rules push landlords away Paris rental market faces crunch as strict tenant protections, rent caps and new energy-efficiency bans push landlords …
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Type One Energy forms UK consortium to build 400 MW stellarator reactor
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUK consortium led by Type One Energy signs deal to pursue 400 MW commercial fusion reactor in Britain Type One Energy and partners form UK Infinity Fusion consortium to build …