# Germany: Energy boss urges better protection for critical infrastructure

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- DW, 2026-09-10 07:44 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-energy-boss-urges-better-infrastructure-protection/live-79209302?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> RWE chief executive Markus Krebber says Germany’s rules for protecting critical infrastructure are outdated after suspected sabotage attacks on the power grid. He calls for greater secrecy, earlier threat detection and a debate on physical self-defense. Germany’s August inflation rose to 2.9%, driven mainly by higher energy prices.