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How the Iran war is forcing Germany to rethink energy

Podcast: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics
Published: Apr 2, 2026
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Summary

The energy shock from the Iran war is felt around the world, and in Germany, too. As rising prices hit consumers, the government is struggling to find a response. How should Europe's largest economy fuel itself in a world where fossils can become a political liability? Host Nina Haase goes looking for answers with Greens MP Robin Wagener, DGAP energy expert Loyle Campbell and DW’s Bernd Riegert.