This article first appeared on Lenz Blog. FAZ reports that the proposals of German Environment Minister Altmaier and Economy Minister Rösler to change the German feed-in tariff system have failed definitely. Chancellor Merkel has decided to abandon efforts to get the opposition on board before the elections later this year. I … [continued]
Reposted from Lenz Blog: Last week German Chancellor Merkel discussed the proposals of her ministers Altmaier and Rösler to reduce the cost of the German feed-in tariff system with the Governors of the German States. She needs their support in the Bundesrat for any change to the law. I recall having … [continued]
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