Germany heading into recession caused by green energy policies

Germany's opposition party claims that the country's recession is a result of the bureaucracy surrounding its green energy policies, which are led by The Greens in coalition with the Social Democrats, and warns that the situation will worsen if the excessive bureaucracy and high energy prices are not addressed.

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Posted 8/28/2023, 7:46:12 AM

Germany heading into recession caused by green energy policies

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