Germany is blocking a reduction in energy prices. Where are all the fighters for European values?
Despite protests from the rest of Europe, Germany continues down the road to breaking up the single market as it moves to provide unprecedented state aid for its industry, writes publicist Pavel Páral
German government furious as ‘friendly countries’ charge ‘astronomical prices’ for gas
Germany’s energy situation is dire, and the Nord Stream pipeline explosions have only worsened its geopolitical and economic outlook
Orbán calls for sanctions on Russia to be lifted by the end of the year
PM Orbán predicts that lifting sanctions will lead to a significant drop in inflation and a halving of energy prices
German bakery handed €330,000 bill for gas consumption
A previously concluded contract with a price guarantee until the end of 2023 was allegedly suddenly terminated

The EU plans to cap soaring electricity prices
The price cap will apply to solar, wind, nuclear, and coal power plants, as well as producers of electricity from biomass
‘Without energy, no economy can run’ – German companies warn of disaster as electricity and gas tap are ‘turned off’
“Every day we receive emergency calls from companies that are about to stop production,” said the president of the Central Association of German Crafts
Who arranged the sudden sharp fall in electricity prices in Europe?
Suddenly what seemed impossible for many weeks is possible, writes publicist and economist Lenka Zlámalová
European record broken as wholesale gas trades at €241 per MWh
Prices are approximately 11 times higher than normal for this time of year
German industry warns new gas levy could blow up economy and push businesses out of the country
“Without relief for the particularly affected sectors, these developments will massively endanger the location of local business and industry.” said the MD of the Association of Industrial Energy and Power Industries, Christian Seyfert
The first month of the Czech presidency is a success, but at what cost?
So far, Czechia has saved enough gas for the entire EU
‘It will threaten our existence’ – Leading German association predicts horror winter without Russian gas
If no more gas comes from Russia, companies will be forced to shut down in whole or part, warns the managing director of the German Association of Municipal Enterprises
Gas shock in Slovakia: Largest gas company will increase prices for households by 76%
High energy prices are exacerbating inflation in Slovakia
‘Politically motivated’ – After Russia cuts pipeline flow, European gas prices soar 70% in just one week
Russia could eventually shut down the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline altogether, which most experts agree would be catastrophic for Europe’s economy
Winter is coming: German agency head warns of gas shortages, bankruptcies, and massive price hikes that will send ‘shockwaves throughout the country’
Inflation is already taking its toll on the German economy, but next winter is now being described in near apocalyptic terms by one prominent German agency head
EU could cap price of gas if Russia cuts energy, but there are risks
An unnamed official from Germany warned against such a move
As inflation explodes in Czechia, price controls and other radical interventions are on the agenda
It is easy to forget that state intervention in the economy has always destroyed prosperity and brought poverty and scarcity, writes Lenka Zlámalová