German authorities cleared the plant, which was built near Berlin, to open for production. Tesla plans to build 500,000 electric cars a year there.
Author: MELISSA EDDY
In Foreign Policy U-Turn, Germany Ups Military Spending and Arms Ukraine
Germany agrees to strengthen its military in the latest foreign policy about-face amid pressure from allies and horror at Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Germany Is Trying to Rely Less on Russian Energy
An increasingly belligerent Russia, an energy crunch and a new Green minister of economics all add up to a change of direction in Germany’s policy on natural gas.
German Utilities Seek Extra Funding as Energy Prices Explode
Energy companies say they need extra financing to cover future commitments as natural gas prices remain near record levels.
Germany Wants Its Russian Pipeline. German Allies Aren’t Sure It’s a Good Idea.
The Nord Stream 2 Russia-to-Germany pipeline could offer plentiful natural gas. But tensions with Vladimir Putin are keeping it out of reach.
Angry and Divided, Austrians Argue Over a Lockdown and Vaccine Mandates
As a new wave of Covid infections spreads over Europe, resistance to public health measures is growing, and not just in Austria.
Thousands in Austria Protest Covid Lockdown and Vaccine Mandate
The protests were largely peaceful, but as dusk fell over the Austrian capital, skirmishes broke out between officers and groups of demonstrators.
Austria Braces for Violence at Mass Protests Over Covid Measures
The police in Vienna said that 10 of 11 demonstrations registered for Saturday involved protests over rules including a newly announced lockdown and vaccine requirement.
Germany Suspends Approval of Gas Pipeline, Sending Prices Soaring
The decision to delay certification of the Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline comes amid rising political tensions between the West and Russia.
Germany’s Economy Hindered by Supply Chain Problems
The order books in Europe’s largest economy are full, but a lack of parts and raw materials means companies are struggling to fill them.