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From NoTrickZone<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By\u00a0P Gosselin<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany\u2019s energy woes, brought on by its failed attempt at transitioning to green energies, continue to mount. Blackout News here reports<\/a> on how the expansion of AI data centers is facing a significant slowdown due to a global lack of sufficient power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Frankfurt, Germany, industry experts report a critical shortage of grid capacity, leading to stalled projects. The massive energy needs of AI are outpacing the development of power grids and severely hindering growth. In the second quarter of 2025, the German economy shrank 0.3%, worse than expectations.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In contrast, China appears to have a competitive advantage due to its long-term, strategic energy planning and decades of extensive investment in all sectors of power supply. This centralized control has created massive energy reserves, positioning the country favorably for AI expansion. However, this advantage is not rooted in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

China\u2019s energy mix still heavily relies on coal, with renewables making up a much smaller percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

German industry continues eroding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blackout News also reports, \u201cDAX companies are cutting jobs on a massive scale \u2013 30,000 lost within a year\u201d, thus confirming the country\u2019s industrial decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDAX companies are under enormous pressure. Within a year, the largest listed companies lost around 30,000 jobs,\u201d writes Blackout News<\/a>. \u201cThis corresponds to a decrease of 0.9 percent. \u2018The demand for employees is likely to continue to decline,\u2019 industry experts emphasize.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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