Category: Germany

California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

The New York Times – Business:
Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.
Europe Hurries to Fund More Cutting-Edge Businesses to Compete with China and U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
European governments, facing a nearly $1 trillion gap in investment funding, are casting a wide net to back start-ups developing pioneering technologies.
Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

The New York Times – On the Runway:
French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe

The New York Times – Business:
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
‘Our Drug Is Wagner’: Bayreuth Festival Draws the Composer’s Fiercest Fans

The New York Times – Music:
As the Bayreuth Festival celebrates 150 years, Wagnerians from around the globe brave heat, hard seats and a complex history for a unique music tradition.
The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

The New York Times – Business:
The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.
Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

The New York Times – Business:
Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
Germans Don’t Love Budweiser. It Won’t Take No for an Answer.

The New York Times – Business:
Not for the first time, Budweiser is trying to make it in Germany. But this is a tough time to sell German drinkers on the image and taste of American beer.
Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy

The New York Times – Business:
An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.
Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge

The New York Times – Business:
Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe, the largest consumers of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant

The New York Times – Business:
The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models.
U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.