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German Business Insolvencies Surge 19.2% in July 2024
German business insolvencies rose 19.2% year-on-year in July 2024, the highest increase since October 2024, due to the ongoing economic crisis, high energy costs, and the delayed impact of low interest rates and pandemic aid withdrawal; May saw 2036 insolvencies (up 5.3%), with creditors owed roughl...
German Business Insolvencies Surge 19.2% in July 2024
German business insolvencies rose 19.2% year-on-year in July 2024, the highest increase since October 2024, due to the ongoing economic crisis, high energy costs, and the delayed impact of low interest rates and pandemic aid withdrawal; May saw 2036 insolvencies (up 5.3%), with creditors owed roughl...
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Germany Abolishes Gas Storage Levy, Providing €3.4 Billion in Consumer Relief
The German government announced a €3.4 billion relief package for gas consumers, eliminating the gas storage levy and resulting in savings of €30-€60 annually for a four-person household; this is part of a broader energy price relief plan but excludes a general electricity tax cut, sparking criticis...
Germany Abolishes Gas Storage Levy, Providing €3.4 Billion in Consumer Relief
The German government announced a €3.4 billion relief package for gas consumers, eliminating the gas storage levy and resulting in savings of €30-€60 annually for a four-person household; this is part of a broader energy price relief plan but excludes a general electricity tax cut, sparking criticis...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Pledges Support for German Steel Industry
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged government support for the German steel industry, emphasizing its strategic importance and planning discussions with industry stakeholders to create a reliable steel strategy, while also addressing high US steel tariffs and advocating for greater European tec...
Merz Pledges Support for German Steel Industry
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged government support for the German steel industry, emphasizing its strategic importance and planning discussions with industry stakeholders to create a reliable steel strategy, while also addressing high US steel tariffs and advocating for greater European tec...
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40% Bias Score
End of Energy Subsidies Exacerbates Energy Poverty in the Netherlands
The end of government energy subsidies in the Netherlands, combined with high energy prices, has led to increased difficulty in paying energy bills, particularly for low-income households; 6.1% of households experience energy poverty, while another million are at risk.
End of Energy Subsidies Exacerbates Energy Poverty in the Netherlands
The end of government energy subsidies in the Netherlands, combined with high energy prices, has led to increased difficulty in paying energy bills, particularly for low-income households; 6.1% of households experience energy poverty, while another million are at risk.
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Energy Poverty Rises Sharply in 2024
In 2024, energy poverty in the Netherlands affected 510,000 households (6.1 percent), a rise of almost 180,000 from 2023, mainly due to the end of government energy subsidies despite lower energy prices compared to the energy crisis; energy-poor households spent 11.5 percent of their income on energ...
Dutch Energy Poverty Rises Sharply in 2024
In 2024, energy poverty in the Netherlands affected 510,000 households (6.1 percent), a rise of almost 180,000 from 2023, mainly due to the end of government energy subsidies despite lower energy prices compared to the energy crisis; energy-poor households spent 11.5 percent of their income on energ...
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40% Bias Score
Global Utility Costs Vary Widely: Munich Tops the List
Deutsche Bank's "Mapping the World's Prices" report reveals Munich (€370) as the most expensive city for basic utilities in 2025, while Cairo (€24) is the cheapest, highlighting substantial cost differences across 67 global cities.
Global Utility Costs Vary Widely: Munich Tops the List
Deutsche Bank's "Mapping the World's Prices" report reveals Munich (€370) as the most expensive city for basic utilities in 2025, while Cairo (€24) is the cheapest, highlighting substantial cost differences across 67 global cities.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Consumers Flee Variable Energy Plans for Fixed Rates Amidst Market Volatility
Over 1.2 million Greek consumers switched from variable-rate green energy plans to fixed-rate blue plans in 2025 due to volatile energy prices, with 241,258 switching in the first five months alone; this trend is driven by increased competition and consumer demand for price stability, leading to mar...
Greek Consumers Flee Variable Energy Plans for Fixed Rates Amidst Market Volatility
Over 1.2 million Greek consumers switched from variable-rate green energy plans to fixed-rate blue plans in 2025 due to volatile energy prices, with 241,258 switching in the first five months alone; this trend is driven by increased competition and consumer demand for price stability, leading to mar...
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36% Bias Score
Greece to Introduce 'Flexible' Red Electricity Bills in September
Greece's energy regulator, RAE, will introduce 'flexible' red electricity bills in September, offering consumers a new option between fixed-price blue and variable-price yellow tariffs; these bills, based on predefined charges, provide greater supplier flexibility and resemble mobile phone subscript...
Greece to Introduce 'Flexible' Red Electricity Bills in September
Greece's energy regulator, RAE, will introduce 'flexible' red electricity bills in September, offering consumers a new option between fixed-price blue and variable-price yellow tariffs; these bills, based on predefined charges, provide greater supplier flexibility and resemble mobile phone subscript...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Energy Poverty Soars to 6.1% in 2024 After Subsidy End
In 2024, 510,000 Dutch households (6.1 percent) experienced energy poverty, a rise of 180,000 due to the end of government energy subsidies and high energy prices; energy poverty was 4 percent in 2023, and the increase is largely attributed to the removal of financial aid and persisting high energy ...
Dutch Energy Poverty Soars to 6.1% in 2024 After Subsidy End
In 2024, 510,000 Dutch households (6.1 percent) experienced energy poverty, a rise of 180,000 due to the end of government energy subsidies and high energy prices; energy poverty was 4 percent in 2023, and the increase is largely attributed to the removal of financial aid and persisting high energy ...
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Post-Subsidy Energy Poverty Rise in the Netherlands
Following the end of government energy subsidies in the Netherlands, energy poverty has risen, affecting low-income households who now face average monthly energy costs over €170, though the rate is lower than in 2019 at 6.1 percent.
Post-Subsidy Energy Poverty Rise in the Netherlands
Following the end of government energy subsidies in the Netherlands, energy poverty has risen, affecting low-income households who now face average monthly energy costs over €170, though the rate is lower than in 2019 at 6.1 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Greek Heatwave Exposes Energy Poverty Amid Soaring Temperatures
An extreme heatwave in Athens and Piraeus, Greece, exceeding 40°C, forces 85% of surveyed households to use air conditioning, but high energy costs lead 67% to ration electricity, exacerbating energy poverty and social inequalities, particularly among low-income households.
Greek Heatwave Exposes Energy Poverty Amid Soaring Temperatures
An extreme heatwave in Athens and Piraeus, Greece, exceeding 40°C, forces 85% of surveyed households to use air conditioning, but high energy costs lead 67% to ration electricity, exacerbating energy poverty and social inequalities, particularly among low-income households.
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20% Bias Score
European Utility Costs Vary Widely: Munich Highest, Istanbul Lowest
Deutsche Bank's report reveals Munich's €370 monthly utility cost for an 85m2 apartment as the highest in Europe, while Istanbul's €68 is the lowest; significant variations exist across the continent and globally.
European Utility Costs Vary Widely: Munich Highest, Istanbul Lowest
Deutsche Bank's report reveals Munich's €370 monthly utility cost for an 85m2 apartment as the highest in Europe, while Istanbul's €68 is the lowest; significant variations exist across the continent and globally.
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36% Bias Score
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