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One major manufacturer has already gone bust while others are resorting to alternative sources to maintain production
The seizing of oil giant’s assets another sign of Berlin’s U-turn on policy with Moscow after invasion of Ukraine
Move escalates energy war between Moscow and west triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Moves to diversify and rebalance Berlin’s export-industrial complex are welcome
Eastern neighbour fears a repeat of last winter’s gas disruptions
Government to repurpose Covid funds to prevent wave of insolvencies in utilities sector
Think-tanks sharply downgrade forecasts in anticipation of constrained spending over winter months
VNG calls for government support as energy crisis intensifies
Chancellor tours country to defend plan to shield eurozone’s largest economy from soaring gas and power prices
Economy minister says 2 out of 3 facilities set to close at end of year will now be available until April if necessary
Thousands of Teslas are among those exported to neighbouring countries, research suggests
Economy minister Robert Habeck describes trend as ‘alarming’ for country’s Mittelstand
Consumer prices in Europe’s largest economy driven by soaring costs of energy and food
Germany may be exacerbating the crisis it seeks to quell
An energy overhaul and long-overdue investment in infrastructure should replace the worn-out theme of austerity
Vintners and car manufacturers are recognising that luxury is linked to scarcity
Schwedt’s residents fear ‘nightmare scenario’ if refinery, their main source of jobs and heating, is forced to close
Bundesbank president says surge in energy prices caused by Russia’s gas squeeze likely to drive inflation above 10%
Chancellor announces plan to offset the impact of a new gas levy that starts in October
Closely watched ZEW poll adds to gloomy mood as energy prices surge to fresh high
Warning of longer-term consequences for business in Europe’s largest economy
E.ON, RWE and EnBW want clarity from Berlin over whether to keep three plants running
Heatwave hits Europe’s key commercial waterway, forcing cutbacks in cargo
Economic model that depends on exports has been hit by a series of external shocks
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