A draft bill from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has met with fierce criticism from industry associations, the Greens and the SPD. They fear that the proposal could severely restrict grid access for renewable energies and jeopardize investments.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A new report warns that proposed amendments could have far-reaching consequences, arguing that a weakening of climate protections would not be legally sound.
By Marc Winkelmann
Beim Besuch von Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche verkündet der Ölstaat Pläne für den Export von günstigem grünem Wasserstoff. Diese „Energiebrücke“ soll eine Annäherung von Deutschland und Saudi-Arabien in Wirtschaft, Geo- und Klimapolitik erlauben.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
During a visit by German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, the oil-rich kingdom unveiled plans to export low-cost green hydrogen. The proposed “energy bridge” is intended to bring Germany and Saudi Arabia closer together economically, geopolitically, and on climate policy.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Beim Besuch von Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche verkündet der Ölstaat Pläne für den Export von günstigem grünem Wasserstoff. Diese „Energiebrücke“ soll zentral für eine Annäherung von Deutschland und Saudi-Arabien in Wirtschaft, Geo- und Klimapolitik sein.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Even after the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy announced last week that an agreement had been reached with the European Commission on Germany’s power plant strategy, many details are still unclear – such as how the project can be financed and legally justified.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Manuel Berkel
Following a coalition committee meeting, a new timetable and new responsibilities for the previously announced amendment to the GEG have emerged. A repeal of the 65% rule for renewables without any substitution, which the CDU is pushing for, could fail due to EU requirements.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Nach dem Koalitionsausschuss gibt es einen neuen Zeitplan und neue Zuständigkeiten für die angekündigte GEG-Novelle. Eine ersatzlose Streichung der 65-Prozent-Regel für Erneuerbare, auf die die CDU drängt, könnte an EU-Vorgaben scheitern.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) spoke on the phone with China’s Trade Minister Wang Wentao. Topics discussed included semiconductor deliveries, Chinese export controls and the role of the Netherlands in the Nexperia case.
By Amelie Richter
Solar and wind farm operators complain about long delays for grid connections. As the German government has taken no action on this to date, the Greens are now reintroducing a bill from previous government to the Bundestag.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
