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German industry lost 124,000 jobs in 2025: Is the pressure spilling over to Serbia as well?
German industry reduced its workforce by around 124,000 in 2025, according to an analysis by consulting firm EY based on data from the Federal Statistical Office. The study says industrial employment fell by 2.3 percent, down to about 5.38 million…
Germany Introduces a New Incentive Program for Electric Vehicles
The German federal government has presented a new incentive program for electric vehicles (EVs), which entered into force on January 1, 2026, with the aim of re-stimulating the transition to climate-friendly mobility while simultaneously supporting households with low and middle…
Expansion of the Grid in Germany – How Many Kilometers of Transmission Lines Are Needed
The Federal Network Agency in Germany has published an updated overview of the current status and expected further development of the electricity grid, within the approval procedures for grid construction under its authority. To meet the requirements of the energy…
New Study Reveals: Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity Reduces Electricity Market Prices
A study on electricity demand in Germany through 2030 has shown that the expansion of renewable energy sources could significantly influence electricity prices. An analysis by the research institute Agora Energiewende highlights that continuing with the planned development of renewables…
Coal Use at Its Lowest in the Past 20 Years
Electricity production from coal reached its lowest level in the past two decades last year, totaling 44 gigawatts (GW), marking a strong signal for the continued decline in the use of the most harmful fossil fuel, according to the annual…
Germany Installed the Most Wind Turbines in Europe in 2024
Over the past year, Germany reaffirmed its leading position in Europe by installing more wind turbines than any other country on the continent. According to data from WindEurope, new onshore and offshore installations exceeded 4 GW, placing Germany ahead of…
Germany Acts to Ensure Level Playing Field and Data Security in Wind Energy
The German Economy and Energy Ministry issued a five-point Action Plan today to address current challenges to the European and German wind energy supply chain. The Action Plan recognises the need to correct unfair competition between European wind energy suppliers…