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German energy and building regulation reforms

94 clusters · 483 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany mandates remote-reading heating meters by 2026

Germany is undergoing a significant transition in energy policy, focused on decarbonizing the transport and heating sectors. In the transport sector, the government implemented a temporary fuel tax rebate to mitigate pri

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Rhine and Danube low-water crisis impacts industry and power

16 clusters · 336 sources · last updated

Latest: Oberwesel cancels ‘Rhein in Flammen’ due to low Rhine water levels

The low-water crisis on the Rhine has reached critical extremes. At the Kaub gauging station, water levels reached 16 cm on August 10, 2026, with forecasts suggesting they may drop into single digits. This threatens to s

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Germany debates constitutional climate protection and reform

9 clusters · 84 sources · last updated

Latest: German Association of Counties rejects climate adaptation constitutional mandate

By late August 2026, the debate over constitutional climate adaptation in Germany has intensified following a devastating summer of drought and extreme heat. Health data from the Robert Koch Institute indicates that 2026