Germany's 200B Euro Gas Shield: Fiscal Cost of Russian Supply Halt Assessed

FAZ reviews the allocation and impact of Germany's 200 billion euro 'Doppelwumms' energy relief package, introduced in 2022 to cushion the halt of Russian gas supplies. The article assesses what the money was spent on and the fiscal consequences, likely highlighting the long-term economic cost of Germany's energy dependence on Russia. This retrospective analysis matters as it quantifies the financial burden of the energy transition and supply diversification.