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Germany Slashes Industrial Electricity Prices Amid Election Pressure

5/20/2025

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Germany is set to slash industrial electricity prices to aid struggling businesses before February's elections. However, critics caution that this move may jeopardize market stability and climate objectives. With current rates at 20 cents per kilowatt-hour—much steeper than in the US and China—experts advocate for targeted subsidies instead of sweeping cuts for meaningful support.

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Germany is set to slash industrial electricity prices to aid struggling businesses before February's elections. However, critics caution that this move may jeopardize market stability and climate objectives. With current rates at 20 cents per kilowatt-hour—much steeper than in the US and China—experts advocate for targeted subsidies instead of sweeping cuts for meaningful support.