Energy legislation in early stages of coordination: German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy provides few details

The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has finalized drafts bills for the grids package and the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG). The plan to waive compensation for electricity not fed into the grid remains in place. However, the associated costs are far lower than those cited by the minister.

24. March 2026
Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche: Im Austausch mit Defense-Tech-Unternehmen.
Two key initiatives by German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katharina Reiche have recently come under heavy criticism. (Christophe Gateau / dpa)

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Last updated: 24. March 2026