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Coal phaseout: German government requests cancellation of emission allowances from the EU

The cancellation applies to allowances that will become available due to power plant units being decommissioned in 2024. This is intended to ensure that the coal phaseout has the desired environmental impact.

David Goeßmann
21. May 2026
Braunkohlekraftwerkes Neurath: Kraftwerksblock A wurde bereits stillgelegt.
Neurath lignite-fired power plant: Unit A has already been shut down. (picture alliance/dpa | Henning Kaiser)

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Last updated: 21. May 2026

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