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Nov 29, 11:09

Greece Announces €100 Million Plan to Subsidize Electricity Costs

Greece will spend €100 million to subsidize households and small businesses against high electricity prices, capping costs at €0.15/kWh, and imposing a windfall tax on energy producers; larger businesses will receive indirect support through tax breaks.

Greece Announces €100 Million Plan to Subsidize Electricity Costs

Greece will spend €100 million to subsidize households and small businesses against high electricity prices, capping costs at €0.15/kWh, and imposing a windfall tax on energy producers; larger businesses will receive indirect support through tax breaks.

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How will the government address the risk of subsidizing businesses that consume electricity illegally?

This plan aims to cap electricity prices at €0.15 per kilowatt-hour for households and small businesses under 35 kVA. It addresses immediate price concerns but faces challenges in verifying electricity consumption for small businesses and avoiding illegal subsidies. Larger businesses will receive indirect support through tax breaks.

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Nov 29, 01:47

German Court Upholds Habeck's Electricity Price Brake Law

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court unanimously upheld Robert Habeck's electricity price brake law, avoiding a potential political blow for the Minister of Economics and the government.

German Court Upholds Habeck's Electricity Price Brake Law

Germany's Federal Constitutional Court unanimously upheld Robert Habeck's electricity price brake law, avoiding a potential political blow for the Minister of Economics and the government.

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How did the court justify its decision upholding Habeck's law?

Habeck's law implements EU directives, creating a balance between rising electricity costs and windfall profits in the renewable energy sector. The court deemed the law constitutional because it only moderately restricts the profits of eco-power providers.

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Nov 29, 02:00

France to Increase Electricity Taxes by 54% in 2025

The French government will increase electricity taxes by 54% starting February 1st, 2025, reaching €37.20 per MWh (excluding VAT), despite earlier denials, to offset lower wholesale prices and fund the budget, even though this measure was rejected in parliament.

France to Increase Electricity Taxes by 54% in 2025

The French government will increase electricity taxes by 54% starting February 1st, 2025, reaching €37.20 per MWh (excluding VAT), despite earlier denials, to offset lower wholesale prices and fund the budget, even though this measure was rejected in parliament.

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What factors led to the government's initial denial and subsequent confirmation of the electricity tax increase?

The tax hike, reaching €37.20 per MWh (excluding VAT), represents a 54% jump from the current €24.16. This is a revised figure from an initially proposed higher tax and follows the end of the "bouclier tarifaire" (price shield).

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Nov 18, 13:30

EU Energy Crisis Hits Southeastern Europe

High electricity prices in Southeastern Europe are causing economic hardship, prompting calls for reform of the EU energy market, particularly its algorithms and interconnections.

EU Energy Crisis Hits Southeastern Europe

High electricity prices in Southeastern Europe are causing economic hardship, prompting calls for reform of the EU energy market, particularly its algorithms and interconnections.

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What are the broader implications of this energy price crisis for the European Union and its overall energy market?

Proposed solutions include establishing a permanent mechanism to recover excess wholesale market revenues and support households and businesses during regional crises, alongside potentially decoupling renewable energy from the price of fossil fuels.

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