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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Interior proposes to include hydrogen, heating systems, and wastewater among critical sectors

The Spanish government proposes a new law to designate critical sectors including hydrogen, heating systems, and wastewater for national security.

Mar 17 β€’ 19:55 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Building Energy Law: 'Fossil Nonsense'

An interview discussing the implications of Germany's recent energy policy shift towards fossil fuels.

Mar 13 β€’ 15:37 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Hesse demands correction: Cannabis legalization was as bad as the heating law

Hesse's government is calling for a revision of cannabis legalization laws, comparing their impact to that of the government's heating law, highlighting internal political conflicts.

Mar 10 β€’ 15:38 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Plans from black-red: The agony of choosing a heating system

New plans regarding heating law reforms in Germany suggest that opting for gas heating remains a viable choice, contrasting with previous regulations favoring renewable energy.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:58 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Energy: Schneider demands tenant protection in the new heating law

Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider emphasizes the need for tenant protection in the new heating law, insisting landlords should bear the costs of heating upgrades.

Mar 5 β€’ 04:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Energy: Schneider insists on tenant protection in the new heating law

German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider demands that landlords bear the costs of heating renovations, raising concerns about climate protection which could complicate the recently brokered heating legislation agreement.

Mar 5 β€’ 04:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Why the Planned Heating Law Could Be Expensive for Munich Residents

Munich tenants are facing potential cost shocks from a new heating law proposed by the German government, raising concerns among tenants' associations and climate activists about compliance and rising expenses.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:38 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Criteria for Heating Choices: Who Benefits from the New Heating Law

The German government promotes the upcoming Building Modernization Act, emphasizing rational decision-making regarding heating choices amidst consumer hesitation.

Mar 2 β€’ 09:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Heating Law: The New Fun in Climate Protection

German politicians believe that the upcoming obligation to install heat pumps was the main barrier, and now that it has been proposed to be voluntary, they claim that climate protection can become enjoyable.

Feb 28 β€’ 13:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Federal Politics: SPD Wants Tenant Protection to be Anchored in the New Heating Law

The SPD is advocating for tenant protections in the new heating law to shield renters from high heating costs.

Feb 28 β€’ 12:27 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: Germany, Underground

The article discusses the significance of basements in Germany alongside the implications of a new heating law.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: Germany, Underground

The article discusses the cultural significance of basements in Germany, particularly as they relate to hobbies and storage, within the context of the heating law.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Back and forth on the heating law: 'We can no longer explain this to the people'

The article features an interview with Paul Kirchberger, a heating contractor, discussing the ongoing political disputes regarding Germany's heating law.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Heating law of the coalition: How much pressure can the government put on members of parliament?

The German Constitutional Court is debating whether there should be a constitutional limit on the speed of legislative processes, prompted by a challenge related to the government's heating law.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:38 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Bundestag: Is there a speed limit for legislation?

The German government is working to fulfill its promise to repeal the controversial heating law, while the Constitutional Court examines the expedited passage of the building energy law.

Feb 26 β€’ 14:51 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Podcast: 'On the Point': Heating Law: A Step Back for Climate and Renters

The CDU/CSU has largely rolled back the heating law of the coalition government, posing questions about its implications for consumers and climate goals.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Black-red heating plans: More freedom – but no clarity

The removal of Habeck's heating law is seen as a significant success for the Union and SPD, but it raises concerns about future implications for climate policy.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Black-red heating plans: More freedom - but no clarity

The CDU/CSU and SPD have successfully paused the heating law proposed by Habeck, leading to revisions in climate protection regulations.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine submits data to ICC on casualties from Russian strikes on energy infrastructure

Ukraine has submitted information to the International Criminal Court regarding the casualties caused by Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure during the heating season.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

After Agreement: Relief to Dismay over the New Heating Plans

The black-red coalition's agreement on the building energy law reform sparked mixed reactions ranging from relief to dismay.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:37 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Heating Law: The Coalition Betrays Renters - This Will Especially Harm the SPD

A recent commentary criticizes the German coalition government for diluting a significant heating law that aimed to phase out fossil fuels, which could negatively impact renters and primarily harm the SPD party.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:08 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: News of the Day - Overview for the Busy

A new law, popularly known as 'Habeck's Heating Hammer', has been scrapped amidst political strife, reflecting significant public dissatisfaction and tension within Germany's governing coalition.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:47 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Greens Warn of 'New Heating Cost Trap'

The Greens in Germany warn that recent reforms to the heating law could hinder the country's climate goals.

Feb 25 β€’ 05:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Germany abandons controversial green heating law

Germany's ruling conservatives and social democrats announced the cancellation of a controversial heating law aimed at improving energy efficiency in buildings.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Is the Government Now Swinging the Heating Hammer Backwards?

Germany's coalition government is on the verge of reforming the heating law that initiated a significant shift in the country's heating systems.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Climate Protection: Coalition Aims to Present Key Points for New Heating Law

The German coalition of Union and SPD plans to unveil their reform proposals for the contentious heating law in the coming days, aiming to balance environmental goals with citizens' affordability concerns.

Feb 23 β€’ 13:56 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

"After a power cut, apartments cool down very quickly": Belgorod, a Russian border town subject to the law of retaliation

Belgorod, a Russian border town, faces severe power outages and heating issues due to recent bombardments and a harsh winter.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

SPRK will determine the maximum purchase price for thermal energy

Latvia's Saeima has voted in favor of amendments to the Energy Law that establish a maximum price for purchasing produced thermal energy, designed to help residents reduce heating bills.

Feb 12 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

Ukraine extends war law and mobilization until May

Ukraine's president Zelensky has announced the extension of martial law and mobilization due to significant challenges both at the front and in the rear, following a Russian attack that disrupted power and heating in his hometown.

Jan 14 β€’ 12:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Heat in Winter: The Heating Question

The article discusses the controversial heating law in Germany and offers tips to save on heating costs during the cold winter months.

Jan 14 β€’ 10:11 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
National & Local

German Climate Policy: Will 2026 be too hot for Carsten Schneider?

The coming months may determine the future of German climate policy, as Environment Minister Carsten Schneider appears to be struggling with the challenges ahead.

Jan 7 β€’ 15:58 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Life & Tech

The green fairy tale of ever more expensive gas

The authors of the heating law warned of a 'cost trap', stating that gas heating would soon become uneconomical due to rising charges, suggesting heat pumps as a better option, however, data presents a different scenario, creating a dilemma for politics.

Dec 30 β€’ 18:11 UTC

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