• Germany’s CDU/CSU and SPD coalition committed to climate neutrality by 2045, but experts doubt the goals will be met.
  • The government’s climate program aims to save 25 million tons of CO2 by 2030, but the Expert Council on Climate Issues rates it as low ambition and innovation.
  • The planned abolition of the Building Energy Act and introduction of the Building Modernization Act could delay the transition to climate-neutral heating.
  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is criticized for her closeness to the energy industry and a fossil fuel agenda.
  • Announced amendments to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) are causing uncertainty in the solar and wind industries.
  • Abolishing feed-in tariffs for small solar systems could reduce investments in private photovoltaic systems.

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