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Energy costs mount for German industry

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Karl Harenbrock
August 10, 2021

Germany is transitioning away from fossil fuels and nuclear power towards renewables like solar and wind. The shift causes eco-levies on energy to rise and hits Germany's strong industrial base especially hard.

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