The Latest Breaking News from Robert Habeck

Germans should save energy to put pressure on Russia, says minister

Germans should start saving energy now to become more independent from Russian fossil fuels, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said, as Europe's top economy looks for ways to cut gas and oil imports from Moscow in response to the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2022

Rheinmetall ready to supply up to 50 tanks to Ukraine - newspaper

Military equipment maker Rheinmetall is preparing to supply up to 50 used Leopard 1 battle tanks to Ukraine, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing the group's CEO.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

‘Firms will go bust’: Germany prepares for a future without Russian gas

Germany is bracing for supplies to be cut by Moscow in retaliation for sanctions or as part of an energy embargo

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2022

Germany close to gas rationing as it activates emergency fuel plan

Fears of a showdown with Putin have led the economic minister to form a crisis team and encourage consumers to reduce consumption

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Gas supply crisis fears grow as Germany triggers ‘early warning’

First step under emergency gas plan activated as Germany prepares for potential cut-off over refusal to pay in roubles.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2022

Gas supply: What will happen if Russia turns off taps to Germany?

Europe’s largest economy declares ‘early warning’ of a possible emergency amid concerns over supplies from Russia.

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2022

Germany activates natural gas emergency supply plan

The German government has activated its emergency plan for gas supplies, as fears rise that Russia could cut off the flow of gas to Europe. The early warning, announced by Economy Minister Robert Habeck, is the first of three stages in Berlin's emergency plan aimed at securing supplies. The move…

France 24 · Mar 30, 2022

Germany triggers ‘early warning’ for gas supply emergency amid Russia’s demand to be paid in rubles

Germany will form a crisis team to monitor gas supply situation, Robert Habeck says

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Germany triggers warning over gas amid Russian ruble demand

Germany’s economy minister says he's triggering the early warning level for gas supplies amid Russia’s continued demand to be paid in rubles

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

G-7 rejects Putin demand for ruble payments for Russian gas

Energy ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations unanimously rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand that natural-gas contracts be paid in rubles.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022