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Germany approves gas deal with Italy, Switzerland
Germany’s cabinet on Wednesday approved a trilateral “solidarity” agreement with Italy and Switzerland, through which the nations agreed to support each other during a potential gas supply crisis.
read more... 14/03/2024
Switzerland says won't follow EU out of beleaguered Energy Charter Treaty
Bern said it will not join the European Union’s proposed mass exit from a controversial energy investment protection treaty, sparking fears that fossil fuel companies will use Switzerland as a rear base to keep suing governments over climate action.
read more... 13/02/2023
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Germany exploring trilateral gas solidarity deal with Italy, Switzerland
Germany is exploring a trilateral solidarity agreement with Italy and Switzerland to provide mutual support in the event of an extreme gas shortage, the economy ministry said on Tuesday.
read more... 19/01/2023
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Switzerland could align with EU energy saving drive
Switzerland could prevent an energy shortage by aligning with a European Union plan to cut gas use by 15% this winter, Energy Minister Simonetta Sommaruga told newspaper SonntagsBlick.
read more... 16/08/2022
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Hydro plant with capacity to charge 400,000 car batteries
Switzerland is adding a much needed cog in the wheel to its energy supply with an underground hydropower plant that says it has capacity to store enough electricity to charge 400,000 car batteries simultaneously.
read more... 08/08/2022