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How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy

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April 2, 2026

The energy shock from the Iran war is felt around the world, and in Germany, too. As rising prices hit consumers, the government is struggling to find a response. How should Europe's largest economy fuel itself in a world where fossils can become a political liability? Host Nina Haase goes looking for answers with Greens MP Robin Wagener, DGAP energy expert Loyle Campbell and DW’s Bernd Riegert.

CHAPTERS:

00:00–01:25  Intro 
01:25–03:14  Germany feels the impact 
03:14–05:09  Economic warning lights 
05:09–07:50  Price gouging, new market rules 
07:50–10:17  Europe’s strategic response 
10:17–14:33  Germany’s long-term path
14:33–16:15  Energy ideology vs. security 
16:15–19:32  Global Perspectives 
19:32–21:02  Renewables: a short-term fix? 
21:02–25:16  Long‑Term Solutions 
25:16–27:25  Gas reserves 
27:25–34:25  Closing thoughts 

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