Articles by 'Fabian.teichmueller'

Hamburg: Taking the power back

Fabian Teichmueller, 19th May 09

Seven years ago, Hamburg sold its municipal energy provider to the Swedish utility Vattenfall. » Read more...

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The German wrecking bonus: party's over - what about side effects and hangovers?

Fabian Teichmueller, 6th May 09

Introduced as a seemingly small addition to make the Germany's economic stimulus package seem more specific in helping consumers and the automotive industry, the wrecking bonus has become a breathtaking success. » Read more...

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4 / 8: A checklist on German climate policy

Fabian Teichmueller, 12th February 09

In the uncertain time when noone is quite sure whether their governments, politicians and parties will be more or less Obama-esque in their approach to solving climate change in a severe economic downturn. » Read more...

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50 Billion for the German economy - how much for the environment?

Fabian Teichmueller, 17th January 09

Sigmar Gabriel, minister for the environment and former prime minister of lower Saxony, welcomed the second 'Konjunkturpaket' (stimulus package), as a chance for both job creation and the environment. » Read more...

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Germany 2009: Elections, Risks and Opportunities

Fabian Teichmueller, 9th January 09

It is too early to predict how German politics and the environment will ‘get on’ in 2009. » Read more...

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Germany and Poznan: the foot firmly on the brake?

Fabian Teichmueller, 11th December 08

If one had been hoping for clear signs of progress a week-and-a-half into Poznan and on the eve of a European Council meeting, where an ambitious EU climate agenda should have been finalised, this has not been the best week. » Read more...

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Mixed Messages from Germany

Fabian Teichmueller, 4th December 08

Not precluding the results Poznan will have, there are warning signs that the global economic crisis has reduced the scope for the ambitious action that is needed to tackle Climate Change. » Read more...

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