Berlin Weighs €4 Billion Power Subsidy for Heavy Industry Amid Budget Tensions

LeadGermany is poised to unveil a powerful economic lever: a proposed €4 billion subsidy to slash electricity costs for energy-intensive sectors—spanning chemicals, glass, plastics, and more—as it confronts stagnation, high energy prices, and coalition discord. 1. What’s on the Table The proposed plan, spearheaded by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, seeks to extend state-backed electricity price support from…

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German Industry Warns Draft Could Exacerbate Labour Shortage

Germany’s business sector is raising alarms over recent government discussions on restoring military conscription, warning it could deepen an already severe workforce crisis. With employers already struggling to fill roles due to demographic pressures and skill gaps, reintroducing a draft could siphon off valuable talent from the civilian labour market. According to the Financial Times,…

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