Germany: Energy boss urges better infrastructure protection

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The chief of power giant RWE says Germany's rules for protecting vital infrastructure are outdated, calling for greater secrecy. Meanwhile, German inflation rose as the ECB consideres interest rates. DW has the latest.

  • Energy CEO Markus Krebber said Germany needs tougher protection for critical infrastructure
  • He said rules designed for 'peacetime' are no longer enough against hybrid threats
  • German inflation rose to 2.9% in August, its highest level since late 2023
  • The increase was driven mainly by higher energy prices, especially fuel and heating oil

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