Tag: European energy crisis
Five reasons why France is currently overtaking Germany as a business location
Emmanuel Macron The downside of the billions in investments and aid is that France’s public finances have deteriorated. (Photo: Reuters, Bloomberg [M]) Dunkirk, Paris François Lavallée can still remember the…
Why von der Leyen’s supercomputers hardly help
Dusseldorf The AI scene is discussing a proposal from Brussels: Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups should have access to the three European supercomputers in the future. EU Commission President Ursula von…
“I fear a social emergency”
Paolo Gentiloni In order to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, “joint European investment projects” are necessary in addition to national aid, says the EU Commissioner. (Photo: Bloomberg) Brussels The EU Economic Commissioner…
Germany and the EU adopt Chinese methods
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
How Beijing’s dirigisme inspires Brussels and Berlin
Brussels, Germersheim “Feet off,” calls the headmaster. The Foreign Minister has paid attention and takes a step to the side. A small robot jerks past her, the students call him…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
Habeck ready to make concessions on industrial electricity prices
goa For months, the federal government has been arguing about the introduction of an industrial electricity price. Now Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is ready to make concessions. “We…
Why the economy in Spain is doing so well right now
Works in a café in Ronda, Andalusia Although Spain is currently showing economic growth, problems such as high unemployment are weakening the country. (Photo: Reuters) Madrid Sun, wind and enough…
EU Parliament passes far-reaching reform of the electricity market
Brussels The European Parliament wants to lower electricity prices for households and companies in the long term and keep them stable. The Industry Committee agreed on a new electricity market…
China relieves the gas market for the coming winter
Liquid gas storage facility in Rudong port China is likely to import less LNG this year than assumed. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing, Dusseldorf China is probably buying less liquefied natural gas…
China relieves the gas market for the coming winter
Liquid gas storage facility in Rudong port China is likely to import less LNG this year than assumed. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing, Dusseldorf China is probably buying less liquefied natural gas…
China relieves the gas market for the coming winter
Liquid gas storage facility in Rudong port China is likely to import less LNG this year than assumed. (Photo: Reuters) Beijing, Dusseldorf China is probably buying less liquefied natural gas…
“Energy demand in Europe must fall by 34 percent by 2050”
Engie boss Catherine MacGregor The engineer has been general director of the French energy group since 2021. (Photo: BDEW) Berlin The general director of the French energy group Engie sees…
What threatens the economy if basic chemicals migrate
BASF in Ludwigshafen The group is closing several energy-intensive plants at its headquarters, including one for ammonia. (Photo: IMAGO/blickwinkel) Dusseldorf The 2023 winter season ended with a surprise for German…
What are the consequences of the suspected sabotage for Ukraine’s NATO prospects?
Brussels, Washington It’s still just a suspicion – but it’s confirmed with every new detail that becomes public. Is Ukraine responsible for the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines in…
Why electricity consumers in the north pay more than 300 euros more
power pole In regions where many wind farms or large open-space photovoltaic systems are connected to the grid, electricity consumers pay correspondingly high grid fees. (Photo: IMAGO/Action Pictures) Berlin The…
Despite the recession, the solar industry expects exponential growth in 2023
Dusseldorf Three million solar systems are connected to the German power grid. Only a few weeks ago, Germany cracked this mark. At the start of Europe’s largest industry meeting, the…
Energy efficiency is increasing all over the world
Heat pump production at Bosch More than half of the investments last year were in the building sector. (Photo: Getty Images) Paris The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees heat pumps…
Energy efficiency is increasing all over the world
Heat pump production at Bosch More than half of the investments last year were in the building sector. (Photo: Getty Images) Paris The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees heat pumps…