Germany is phasing out nuclear power, but who should bear the cost? The EU is currently looking into concessions granted to energy-intensive industries, and has initiated proceedings against Germany. Many mid-sized companies that have been forced to pay a mandatory green energy surcharge agree with the EU's actions.
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Firms that have been exempted from the surcharge up to now, however, are threatening to move production out Germany should they be forced to pay it.