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Germany finalises details of planned gas price cap

Germany's expert gas commission on Monday presented proposals to the government for a gas price cap in Europe's biggest economy to help citizens cope with soaring energy prices and encourage companies to remain in the country and preserve jobs.

read more... 01/11/2022

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Germany’s North-South renewables divide is intensifying

Germany, a world leader in renewable energy, is heavily divided between the North, where most wind power is installed, and the South, which leads in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

read more... 31/10/2022

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Germany set to attach conditions to gas price 'brake'

The German government is likely to insist companies that benefit from a planned "brake" on gas prices meet conditions, such as staying in the country or preserving 90% of the jobs they provide for a year, sources familiar with matter told Reuters.

read more... 31/10/2022

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Germany, Greece hopeful of an EU agreement to curb gas price spikes

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday he believed EU states could find a solution to contain speculative spikes in gas prices, while Greece urged EU energy ministers to reach agreement on the issue when they meet next month.

read more... 28/10/2022

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Germany wants EU to work with countries on new gas fields

Germany has called for European Union states to work with countries that can develop new gas fields, prompting concern from campaigners over the climate change commitments of Europe's biggest economy as it scrambles to replace Russian gas.

read more... 24/10/2022

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