Tag: Energy policy
The waiver of the gas levy is a matter of course
shell For many citizens, the billions in profits of some energy companies are difficult to understand. (Photo: REUTERS) It was a moment that made me suspicious. Economics Minister Robert Habeck…
The waiver of the gas levy is a matter of course
shell For many citizens, the billions in profits of some energy companies are difficult to understand. (Photo: REUTERS) It was a moment that made me suspicious. Economics Minister Robert Habeck…
Germany cannot waive value added tax for the gas surcharge
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance does not receive an exception from Brussels. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels, Berlin The EU Commission will probably reject the plans of Finance Minister Christian…
Germany cannot waive value added tax for the gas surcharge
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance does not receive an exception from Brussels. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels, Berlin The EU Commission will probably reject the plans of Finance Minister Christian…
Germany cannot waive value added tax for the gas surcharge
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance does not receive an exception from Brussels. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels, Berlin The EU Commission will probably reject the plans of Finance Minister Christian…
Germany cannot waive value added tax for the gas surcharge
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance does not receive an exception from Brussels. (Photo: IMAGO/photothek) Brussels According to the EU, VAT must be levied on the gas surcharge for…
Does electric heating pay off as an alternative to gas?
Dusseldorf The war in Ukraine and the associated energy crisis are fueling German fears of cold apartments. It is already becoming apparent that heating in winter will be significantly more…
That’s really how dependent the Russian gas giant is on Europe
Construction of a gas pipeline for Gazprom What Gazprom usually avoids is a direct comparison of export volumes to China and Europe. Because it’s revealing. (Photo: imago stock&people) Dusseldorf While…
Fan heaters, wood heating or simply saving – what to do against high gas prices?
Dusseldorf The customers of the Cologne energy supplier Rheinenergie are receiving unpleasant mail these days. As of October, the basic supplier will increase its prices by an average of 133…
Why the gas from Cyprus is currently not coming
Athens Cyprus hopes for Aphrodite. That’s the name of the natural gas field off the south-east coast of the Mediterranean island. It takes its name from the ancient goddess of…
That’s really how dependent the Russian gas giant is on Europe
Construction of a gas pipeline for Gazprom What Gazprom usually avoids is a direct comparison of export volumes to China and Europe. Because it’s revealing. (Photo: imago stock&people) Dusseldorf While…
Industry complains about additional costs of 5.3 billion euros
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen The chemical industry is one of the largest gas consumers in Germany – the surcharge could hit them hard. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Dusseldorf Industry is…
Saving and relieving the burden go hand in hand
The celebrations could be dreary. Two days before the Federal Republic celebrates the Day of German Unity, the citizens face a considerable burden. The new gas levy will start on…
Habeck announces further relief for citizens
Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has made it clear that the government wants to go even further in relieving the burden on citizens. In particular, he wants to…
Industry complains about additional costs of 5.3 billion euros
BASF plant in Ludwigshafen The chemical industry is one of the largest gas consumers in Germany – the surcharge could hit them hard. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Dusseldorf Industry is…
Industry complains about additional costs of 5.3 billion euros
Production at Thyssen Krupp The steel industry depends on natural gas. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Industry is the largest gas consumer in Germany. Correspondingly high costs are now being faced by…
Industry complains about additional costs of 5.3 billion euros
Production at Thyssen Krupp The steel industry depends on natural gas. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Industry is the largest gas consumer in Germany. Correspondingly high costs are now being faced by…
Gas surcharge could push inflation to more than 10 percent
gas meter “General relief is correct, but the burden on gas in particular is much higher, so these people need their own measures.” (Photo: imago images/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Berlin Consumers…
How high & expensive is it for consumers?
gas surcharge For many consumers, this means that gas prices, which are already high, will continue to rise. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf Gas traders will be able to pass on…
How high & expensive is it for consumers?
gas surcharge For many consumers, this means that gas prices, which are already high, will continue to rise. (Photo: dpa) Berlin, Dusseldorf Gas traders will be able to pass on…