Carbon footprint: German government emissions barely declined in 2023

The German federal government aims to be climate-neutral by 2030, but it still has a long way to go: From 2022 to 2023, emissions from federal agencies fell by just 0.6%, though this was partly due to COVID-19.

23. April 2026
Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus building of the Parliament for nearly 20 years. (picture alliance / photothek | Thomas Koehler)

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Last updated: 23. April 2026