Germany still does not have a new government. The talks between Merkel's CDU/CSU Union and the social democrat SPD are stalling. In fact, the only real agreement seems to be on a a quota for women on corporate boards. But, the discussions about a minimum wage (the SPD wants €8.50); mothers' pension (for mothers of children born before 1992); or the toll for foreigners on the Autobahn that the CSU wants are going nowhere. This weekend the CSU leader Horst Seehofer hinted at new election as an option. Only two things seem certain: this will be the longest time Germany has ever been without a new government; and the next government will likely be one based on the lowest common denominator.
Showing posts with label coalition agreement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coalition agreement. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Reforming The Renewable Energy Law... Again
We still don't have a coalition contract for the next government, but today we learned more about the plan to reform the Renewable Energy Law. Merkel has realized that offshore wind energy is quite expensive after, well, Merkel massively increased (from under 9 €ct/kWh to around 15 €ct/kWh - depending on location - for 12 years plus 8 more at a lower level) the subsidies in the form of an allocation fee paid by consumers in 2009. This new "reform" will not lead to any significant improvements to the consumers.
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