After a study revealed that the policy may reduce emissions by nearly three times more than previously believed, German Transport Minister Volker Wissing reiterated his opposition to a general speed limit on the nation’s autobahns. The Free Democrat (FDP) reportedly…
Even though car industry critics were invited to the first mobility summit held by Chancellor Scholz, it is still a contentious topic
The German chancellor hopes to redouble efforts to address the nation’s lagging emissions reduction in the transport sector at the country’s first mobility meeting under Olaf Scholz on January 10. Scholz will meet with members of the nation’s powerful automotive…
German CO2 reductions halt as oil and coal use offset renewable energy increases
Due to rising energy prices, mild weather, and a government plea to residents to preserve energy in light of an unexpected decline in Russian gas shipments, Germany’s energy consumption in 2022 fell by 4.7% year-on-year to the lowest level since…
German transport minister is charged in an expert assessment with violating climate law
According to a report published in Handelsblatt, an expert concluded that German Transport Minister Volker Wissing had violated the country’s Climate Protection Act. According to a report that was compiled by the scientific service of parliament, the minister from the…
The business community is urging the next government to begin the “biggest change in German history.”
According to a research by industry group BDI and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Germany’s future government must move swiftly, activate large-scale investments, and create the proper framework to guarantee the country changes its economy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.…
Green Party co-leader urges for quick coalition negotiations to form a new “climate government” in Germany
Annalena Baerbock, co-leader of the Green Party, has called for quick coalition negotiations with the SPD and the pro-business FDP to form the next German government as a “climate government.” Baerbock said the severity of the climate problem has been…
Climate neutrality by 2045 is possible, but it will be a “enormous job” for Germany, according to Dena
Germany can achieve climate neutrality by 2045, but huge tasks such as massive renewable energy development and industry reform must be started as soon as feasible by the country’s next administration, according to the German Energy Agency (dena). According to…
After a tense election campaign, Germany is headed toward a three-party administration that will prioritize climate change
Due to the Social Democrats' narrow victory in the federal elections following an unexpected comeback, Germany is on its way to a three-party federal government that will place a strong emphasis on climate action. The conservatives, who have been in…