German Cabinet backs controversial package to drop electricity prices

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2025-09-03

Berlin (dpa) - The German government on Wednesday backed a controversial package of measures to lower electricity prices. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said the Cabinet's decision - which still requires parliamentary approval - is good news for electricity customers in Germany. "We are easing the burden on consumers, we are easing the burden on companies," she said. Germany has struggled with consistently high energy prices since the Russia......

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