Harsh criticism: Thuringia allows electricity dispute with Bavaria to escalate. Both state governments led by Bodo Ramelow and Hubert Aiwanger are arguing about new power lines.

The Federal Network Agency is currently keeping a low profile. “The decision on the nationwide need for expansion in the transmission network will be made with the confirmation of the network development plan in a few weeks,” the authority in Bonn simply announced on Tuesday. ‘If you don’t want us as Bavaria …’: Söder threatens to leave the Federal Republic of Germany.