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FILE PHOTO: High voltage power lines are seen near Strasbourg February 3, 2012. Bitterly cold weather is expected to push gas and electricity consumption to new record highs in France, France's gas and electricity grids said, as subfreezing temperatures continue to hit Europe. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler/File Photo
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Europe’s energy taxes are worsening industry woes, power CEO says

To aid Europe's struggling industries, governments should take aim at the high energy taxes, head of Europe's electricity lobby told Reuters.

Renewables have become an ever more important part of Germany's energy mix, accounting for an average 60 percent of its electricity production so far this year (AFP)
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‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate

As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.

Audi is considering closing its plant in Brussels, a move analysts say is symptomatic of the troubles afflicting Europe's wider electric car industry (BELGA)
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Europe’s EV troubles bubble up at Brussels Audi factory

Workers at Brussels Audi plant strike after company considers closure of EV factory amid falling sales.

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