#german-climate-policy

#german-climate-policy

Environmental Action Germany is suing the government for inadequate climate action plans that fail to meet legally binding 2040 emission reduction targets.

Germany's climate protection efforts have stalled under the new conservative government, with emissions falling only 0.1% in 2025 and plans to build new gas-fired power plants undermining previous environmental commitments.

Germany is reversing its 2021 mandate requiring 65% renewable energy in new heating systems, now allowing gas and oil heating with climate-friendly fuel blending instead.