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Germany's Energy Crisis Deepens Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

3/11/2026

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Israel, the first diplomatic trip since the air campaign against Iran began.
Wadephul and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar toured the site of an Iranian missile attack in Beit Shemesh.
The conflict has severely impacted Germany's economy, with energy prices soaring and gasoline reaching €2.50 per liter.
Critics accuse the German government of profiting from high fuel prices while not reducing fossil fuel dependence.
The government has begun monitoring the situation but faces backlash for its slow response to the energy crisis.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Israel, the first diplomatic trip since the air campaign against Iran began.
Wadephul and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar toured the site of an Iranian missile attack in Beit Shemesh.
The conflict has severely impacted Germany's economy, with energy prices soaring and gasoline reaching €2.50 per liter.
Critics accuse the German government of profiting from high fuel prices while not reducing fossil fuel dependence.
The government has begun monitoring the situation but faces backlash for its slow response to the energy crisis.