The German capital closed many night lighting! These famous buildings are all ＂lights out＂

After the outbreak of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the EU imposed sanctions on Russia many times, which led to an increase in energy costs in Europe. In the face of the energy crisis, Berlin, the capital of Germany, recently began to turn off the night lighting of some buildings, and the scope of turning off the lights will include many landmarks and historical sites.

Agence France-Presse quoted Berlin officials as saying on the 28th that on the night of 27th, the first batch of six landmark buildings turned off night lighting. In the next four weeks, the scope of lights-out will be expanded to about 200 buildings, involving 1400 landscape lighting. Berlin City Hall, German National Opera House, Charlottenburg Palace and other well-known buildings are among the "lights out".

German President Steinmeier also expressed his hope this week that the presidential palace could set an example and turn off exterior lighting at night.

German Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Robert Chabek said on 28th that Germany is experiencing the "worst energy crisis". The German government has launched nationwide energy-saving actions, including calling for less air conditioning, promoting public transport and using energy-saving shower heads. The northern German city of Hanover announced this week that it plans to provide only cold showers in public swimming pools and sports centers.