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Minister of Economic Affairs Reiche reacts to the states' open letter ...
Minister of Economic Affairs Reiche reacts to the states' open letter on wind power States
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Katherina Reiche fights EU regulation: Economics Minister as gas lobbyist
Katherina Reiche fights EU regulation: Economics Minister as gas lobbyist: Katherina Reiche met with BP and ExxonMobil in the USA - | and subsequently supported ...
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Reiche continues to reject EU methane regulation - | Cabinet dispute ...
Reiche continues to reject EU methane regulation - | Cabinet dispute escalates: The Minister of Economic Affairs is opposing the government agreement on the EU ...
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German Environmental Aid sues Reiche: Minister ignores demand to disclose ...
German Environmental Aid sues Reiche: Minister ignores demand to disclose her US gas lobby contacts
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Violation of coalition agreement?: Reiche allegedly promised Germany's ...
Violation of coalition agreement?: Reiche allegedly promised Germany's vote against the EU methane regulation
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Requirements for companies to save energy are to be lowered
Requirements for companies to save energy are to be lowered: Saving energy is to become easier for companies and public authorities. The cabinet has approved a ...
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Trade policy: The EU is preparing for China - | and Germany is hesitating
Trade policy: The EU is preparing for China - | and Germany is hesitating: Unity looks different: While Economics Minister Reiche is striving for rapprochement ...
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Aviation demands crisis package (Update): Debate about kerosene shakes up ...
Aviation demands crisis package (Update): Debate about kerosene shakes up the industry
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Warning of flight cancellations: IEA chief: Europe has enough jet fuel for ...
Warning of flight cancellations: IEA chief: Europe has enough jet fuel for about six weeks
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Key FactsEurope Faces Fuel Shortage Impacting Air Travel
Apr 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The International Energy Agency states Europe has jet fuel supplies sufficient for approximately six weeks.

  • The Iran conflict blocking the Strait of Hormuz disrupts oil deliveries, risking flight cancellations.

  • Different European countries face varied risks, with Germany currently not expecting jet fuel shortages.

  • The EU is developing an emergency plan to maximize refinery output and secure fuel supplies.
  • I can tell you that we will soon hear the news that some flights from City A to City B could be canceled due to fuel shortages.
    — Fatih Birol, IEA Director, in an AP interview
Key FactsFuel Shortages and Price Disparities Amid Iran Conflict
Mar 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche warns of potential fuel shortages by late April or May if the Iran conflict persists.

  • Elevated energy prices risk causing a 40 billion euro loss to Germany's economy and increasing inflation.

  • Slovakia has introduced a system where foreign drivers pay 26 cents more per liter of diesel to curb fuel tourism.

  • The EU is investigating Slovakia's dual pricing for possible discrimination and legal violations.
  • We don't yet see shortages in volume, but if the conflict doesn't end, we expect them by the end of April or in May.
    — Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs (CDU), at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, warning about possible fuel shortages.
At fossil energy conference in Texas: Reiche questions EU climate target
At fossil energy conference in Texas: Reiche questions EU climate target: The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs does not believe that the EU can be ...
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Key FactsEU Climate Goals Questioned at Texas Energy Summit
Mar 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche expressed skepticism about the EU achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050, predicting a 5-10% emission shortfall.

  • She warned that rigid climate targets risk harming the economy and essential energy-intensive industries.

  • Reiche’s stance finds backing within parts of the CDU, while opponents highlight potential economic and environmental consequences.

  • Despite repeated affirmations of climate goals, internal debates persist over their feasibility and interpretation within the governing coalition.
  • For you, fossil profits are more important than a livable planet for our children.
    — Michael Bloss, Green Party MEP, criticizing Katherina Reiche's statements at the Ceraweek energy conference in Texas, as reported by taz.
DGB accuses Katharina Reiche of hindering collective bargaining action ...
DGB accuses Katharina Reiche of hindering collective bargaining action plan: In Germany, collective bargaining coverage has fallen to 49 percent ...
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Participation in VIP summit: Report: Brochure puts Minister Reiche in a ...
Participation in VIP summit: Report: Brochure puts Minister Reiche in a difficult position
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Key FactsMinister Reiche Faces Scrutiny Over VIP Alpine Summit
Dec 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Katherina Reiche attended an exclusive summit in Tirol where a brochure identified her as the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy.

  • Her ministry maintained she participated solely as a private individual, not in her official ministerial capacity.

  • The event, co-organized by Reiche’s partner and former Austrian Chancellor Kurz, included approximately 80 guests such as politicians and investors.

  • The Green party accuses Reiche of deliberately misleading parliament and the public about her role at the gathering.
  • Such a meeting is 'international politics in the name of Germany and not a nice private trip of a minister with her partner to the mountains.'
    — Andreas Audretsch, member of the Green Party in the Bundestag, quoted in 'Spiegel' regarding Katherina Reiche's participation.
Global Trends: “Things are changing” - | Europe is shaking up dismissal ...
OpinionGlobal Trends: “Things are changing” - | Europe is shaking up dismissal protection
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