Labor activists, workers and students are demanding a reversal of an economic policy that the government says is necessary but remains deeply unpopular.
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As Crises Mount, Europe Turns Once Again to Big Spending
The standoff with Russia over Ukraine and rising energy prices are rapidly overturning European economic orthodoxy, with barely a peep of dissent.
Liz Truss, New UK Leader, Lays Out Energy Price Cap Plan
Facing severe economic headwinds, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced emergency measures to freeze gas and electricity rates.
EU Leaders Say Putin’s Gas Power Is Weakening
In Germany and elsewhere, leaders are growing more confident that months of work to stockpile and line up alternate energy sources may help them blunt Russia’s weaponization of exports.
E.U. Weighs Russian Gas Price Cap Amid ‘Astronomic’ Energy Prices
The bloc is also considering mandatory cuts in electricity use and taxes on oil and gas companies.
Breaking Taboo, Germany Extends Life of 2 Nuclear Reactors
The step is intended to cushion a growing energy crisis in Europe but could upend the country’s plans to become the first industrial power to shutter its program.
Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant
A state law bans the use of coal for energy production beginning next year.
Spain Offers Free Train Tickets Through End of Year
Rail passengers will be able to take free train journeys under 300 kilometers (186 miles) until the end of the year.
Will a Renewed Iran Nuclear Deal Cut Energy Prices?
A successful deal to restrain Iran’s nuclear program would mean that Washington lifts tough sanctions on Iran’s oil and gas exports. But it may already be too late for that to help this winter.
How German Companies Are Staring Down Putin’s Threat to Cut Off Gas
Industrial producers across Germany are coming up with unique ways to cut their dependence on natural gas as Russia’s war in Ukraine keeps prices high.