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Infineon Dresden chip factory to begin production in early July Infineon’s Dresden chip factory, the Smart Power Fab, starts production in early July — a €5bn project adding 1,000 jobs …

Negative electricity prices rise as renewables flood the grid, study finds Analysis finds negative electricity prices are rising in Germany as renewables outpace demand, highlighting grid bottlenecks and urgent storage …

Power outages in Germany spur push for household emergency supplies Power outages in Germany, including Reutlingen and Berlin, renew debates on civil protection and household emergency supplies; officials urge basic …

Heat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis shows Germany sees surge in heat pumps for new homes: 73.6% of roughly 58,900 new residential buildings used …

Heat pumps power nearly three-quarters of new German homes in 2025 as renewables surge Heat pumps were the primary heating source in 73.6% of newly completed residential buildings in Germany …

Reutlingen power outage spotlights risks to Germany’s energy infrastructure Reutlingen power outage reveals weaknesses in Germany’s energy grid as officials probe causes; also: renewed Middle East clashes and NRW’s move …

AfD Power Grab Prompts Parties to Fortify Courts, Parliaments and Public Media German parties are racing to shield institutions as the AfD power grab raises alarm about the integrity of …

River heat pumps: untapped potential and hurdles slowing Germany’s heat transition River heat pumps could supply large shares of Germany’s urban heating, but unclear permits, high upfront costs and environmental …

Instrumentalization of Fear Threatens Democracies, Experts Warn Instrumentalization of fear by political actors, amplified by digital platforms and economic dislocation, is increasingly undermining democratic norms and social cohesion across Europe. …