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SPD candidate Steffen Krach rejects a left-wing alliance after the Berlin election on September 20 if property owner expropriations were part of the policy. A new poll shows the CDU leading with 21 percent, while the SPD has fallen to 11 percent.
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Following attacks on the power grid, the Federal Association for Renewable Energy is calling for backup systems including bioenergy, hydropower, and battery storage. The Green Party parliamentary group criticizes the lack of preparation for attacks on critical infrastructure.
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The expansion of AI data centers in the US is leading to a significant increase in orders for acoustics firms. One engineering firm has seen its inquiries rise from four to five per year to four to five per month.
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China's installed solar power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power plants for the first time. As of the end of July, photovoltaic capacity stood at 1,286 gigawatts, compared to 1,285 gigawatts for coal power plants.
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Rising rents forced 58 percent of tenants to cut spending on retirement, healthy food, or healthcare last year. The German Tenants' Association calls for a nationwide rent freeze and a doubling of social housing.
Real EstateWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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Germany is facing a shortage of approximately 1.4 million homes, with the social housing stock falling to one million. Nearly a third of tenants worry about affording rent in the future and are cutting back on other expenses.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetRenewable Energy
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Synthetic fuels and hydrogen can be produced using air instead of fresh or river water, according to a study by Forschungszentrum Jülich. This is technically and economically feasible, meeting water and CO2 needs for 97 percent of studied global locations. Methanol costs could be comparable to gasoline.
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Berlin faces a budget deficit of 6.3 billion euros for 2027. Potential revenue sources being discussed include increasing property transfer tax or taxing luxury real estate.
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70 organizations are demanding a nationwide rent cap through a petition. A survey indicates 55.5 percent of respondents, including 50.2 percent of CDU voters, support this. The Berlin SPD did not participate in the initiative.
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Berlin's rent and housing cadastre, which requires landlords to provide information on apartment size and gross rent, could start regular operation in 2028 at the earliest. Implementation is delayed due to complexity, preparation of a Europe-wide IT tender by year-end, and potential legal challenges.
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