
Germany Repeals Controversial Heating Law, Allowing Oil and Gas Installations
The German government has withdrawn a controversial law, enabling citizens to install oil and gas heating systems again, albeit with future eco-fuel requirements.
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The German government has withdrawn a controversial law, enabling citizens to install oil and gas heating systems again, albeit with future eco-fuel requirements.

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The German government has significantly softened its controversial heating law following public and political backlash.

The German federal government is set to present the key points for the reform of the heating law next week, as announced by SPD parliamentary group leader Miersch.
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