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POWER: Germany Approves €1.3bn Subsidy to Cut Power Network Fees in 2025

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Germany’s cabinet has approved a €1.3bn subsidy plan to offset electricity network fees for consumers in 2025, aiming to stabilise energy costs, the economy ministry announced today, cited by Reuters.

  • The subsidy seeks to alleviate high energy prices that are straining household budgets and hindering industrial production in Germany.
  • Economy Minister Robert Habeck emphasised the importance of the measure, stating it would help bolster the competitiveness of Germany’s industrial sector.
  • Parliamentary approval is still required, and the proposal’s prospects remain uncertain following the collapse of the governing coalition.
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Germany’s cabinet has approved a €1.3bn subsidy plan to offset electricity network fees for consumers in 2025, aiming to stabilise energy costs, the economy ministry announced today, cited by Reuters.

  • The subsidy seeks to alleviate high energy prices that are straining household budgets and hindering industrial production in Germany.
  • Economy Minister Robert Habeck emphasised the importance of the measure, stating it would help bolster the competitiveness of Germany’s industrial sector.
  • Parliamentary approval is still required, and the proposal’s prospects remain uncertain following the collapse of the governing coalition.