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Germany’s historical guilt haunts opponents of Israeli war in Gaza

Germany’s responsibility for the Holocaust underlines Berlin’s staunch defence of Israel and its bans on expressions of Palestinian solidarity, which authorities blame for a rise in anti-Semitism. But critics say the state is failing German Jews opposed to Israel’s policies and stifling the freedom of expression of immigrants.

France 24

Germany is a good place to be Jewish. Unless, like me, you’re a Jew who criticises Israel

The pro-Israel political consensus has shut out any dissenting voices – as I found in a TV debate with the vice-chancellor, says author Deborah Feldman

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s bond with Israel has been admirable – but it is becoming a straitjacket

As the relationship is tested by the Israel-Hamas war, it’s clear a more flexible dynamic is needed to help secure a lasting peace, says author John Kampfner

The Guardian - UK

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The U.S. and Europe Need to Get Their Act Together on China

The West has wasted precious time in developing a common strategy.

Foreign Policy

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

In today’s newsletter: An estimated 120,000 ethnic Armenians may be displaced by conflict with Azerbaijan – how did we get here, and what will happen now?

The Guardian - UK

German airline Lufthansa says it would consume half of Germany's electricity if it were to switch to green fuels

Lufthansa's Carsten Spohr thinks it could take half of Germany's electricity supply to make enough green fuel for its fleet.

Fortune

Ursula von der Leyen praises watered-down vehicle emissions compromise – as it happened

European Commission president welcomes agreement among EU governments on Euro 7 pollution standards

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The trials of Robert Habeck: is the world’s most powerful green politician doomed to fail?

The long read: A year ago, Germany’s vice-chancellor was one of the country’s best-liked public figures. Then came the tabloid-driven backlash. Now he has to win the argument all over again

The Guardian - UK

Greens must shed ‘moral superiority’ image, says German vice-chancellor

Robert Habeck said supporters of climate action must have the most compelling arguments

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s flight plan: from superstar to standstill

If the German foreign minister, who had to cancel her visit to New Zealand last week, had consulted with Chris Hipkins, maybe she would have followed his example and travelled with two planes, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich

Newsroom.co.nz

Is Germany’s great economy sinking into ‘slowcession’?

Key data this week will offer a hint as to whether the eurozone’s powerhouse can shake off recent stagnation

The Guardian - UK

Intel and Germany sign agreement for $32.8 billion chip plant investment

Intel and the German government have signed a deal that would see the U.S. company investing more than 30 billion euros ($32.8 billion) in a chip manufacturing site in the German city of Magdeburg, with financial support from Berlin

The Independent UK

Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%

Germany welcomed a deal Friday among European Union countries to increase by more than a third the bloc’s renewable energy target for 2030

The Independent UK

Germany coalition staves off implosion with 11th-hour heating law amendment

Environmental groups criticise revision of law that would have banned installation of gas and oil systems

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Germany Refuses to Increase Subsidies for Intel's Fab

Germany does not have budget money to provide extra funding for Intel's fab.

Newsroom.co.nz

Germany’s heating plan: from green dream to red alarm

Germany has had one of the world’s most ambitious energy and climate policies but with high inflation rates, a sluggish economy, and the Ukraine war, it's not be the time for ambitious, costly and utopian policies

Reuters

Only half of Germans see Scholz's coalition surviving as policy differences mount

Only half of Germans believe the ruling government coalition will hold until the end of its legislative period, a survey showed on Thursday, as arguments among the three parties over climate policy and budget intensify and voter support withers.

Reuters

German economy minister's office receives envelope with white powder

German Economy Minister Robert Habeck's constituency office said on Thursday it had received an envelope containing a white substance, prompting a large-scale police operation.

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France 24

German police carry out nationwide raids against Last Generation climate activists

German police on Wednesday carried out raids across seven states targeting climate activists of the "Letzte Generation" (Last Generation) group, which has sparked controversy with protesters glueing themselves to roads to block traffic.

The Independent UK

Tempers rise as German government's clean heating plans go up in smoke

Germany’s government is facing a major test after two junior partners in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition sparred publicly over a key element in the country’s ambitious climate policy

The Independent UK

Top German ministry official resigns after accusations of favoritism

A top official at the German economy and climate ministry has resigned following accusations that he was involved in choosing his best man to head the federally owned German Energy Agency and signed off on financial support for a project in which his sister was involved

Reuters

German economy ministry official leaves post amid nepotism scandal

A senior official in the German economy ministry is leaving his post after a nepotism scandal, Economy Minister Robert Habeck confirmed on Wednesday.

Reuters

Analysis-Germany's Greens lose appeal as voters fear cost of policies

A slide in support for Germany's Greens, a junior partner in Olaf Scholz's coalition, could force the party to consider scaling back its climate ambitions as voters fret over their financial and social cost.

Reuters

Europe needs to steer its own trade agenda, German economy minister says

With China and the U.S. fixated on each other, Europe is at risk of being paralysed in between and needs to steer its own agenda, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Germany to ease solar rules as new installations surge

Germany’s energy minister has announced plans to ease bureaucratic hurdles for solar power as the country set a new record for photovoltaic installations during the first quarter

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