German solar installations slow in Q1 2026 as rooftops fall and utility-scale rises Solar installations in Germany slowed to 3.5 GW in Q1 2026, down 6% year‑on‑year, as rooftop and …
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Germany solar construction falls 6% in Q1 as rooftop installations slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman solar installations fall 6% in Q1 to 3.5 GW as rooftop projects slow German solar installations dropped 6% year‑on‑year in Q1 to 3.5 GW, driven by weaker rooftop and …
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Cryptocurrency tax change: Germany moves to end one-year exemption
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Proposes Overhaul of Crypto Taxation, Ending One-Year Exemption Germany’s finance minister proposes changing crypto taxation to remove the one-year tax exemption on private crypto gains, aiming to bring equity …
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Germany proposes landlords pay half of new gas and oil heating costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany agrees tenant protection for fossil heating costs in buildings overhaul Germany’s coalition proposes a 50-50 split of rising gas and oil heating operating costs, shielding tenants while keeping fossil …
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Druschba Pipeline Disruption Halts Kazakh Oil Transit to Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRussia Halts Kazakh Oil Transit via Druschba Pipeline to Germany Starting May 1, 2026 Russia will stop transporting Kazakh crude through the Druschba pipeline to Germany from May 1, 2026, …
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Central Council of Jews warns antisemitism in Germany has become normalized
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAntisemitism in Germany Rises, Survey Finds Majority of Jewish Communities Feel Less Safe Meta description: A Zentralrat survey of 102 communities finds antisemitism in Germany has increased since Oct. 7, …
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Global Sumud flotilla stopped by Israel as Germany and Italy express concern
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGlobal Sumud flotilla halted by Israeli navy off Crete, prompting German-Italian protest Germany and Italy warn the interception of the Global Sumud flotilla may breach international law, calling for respect …
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Germany and Italy demand Israel release detained activists after Global Sumud interception
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany and Italy Rebuke Israel After Interception of Global Sumud Flotilla Germany and Italy criticize Israel after its navy intercepted the Global Sumud flotilla; they urge respect for law and …
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Germany deportations drop 21 percent in first quarter amid Dublin decline
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman deportations fall 21% in January–April 2026, government data shows German deportations fell 21% in January–April 2026 to 4,807 forced removals, government data shows; Dublin transfers and operational limits sharply …
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Germany proposes millions in cuts to social service providers’ youth and disability programs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman authorities consider cuts to social services for children, youth and people with disabilities Confidential papers suggest planned cuts to social services; debate intensifies as welfare groups and experts call …