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The gaps in German climate policy

Even after the agreement reached by the coalition committee, the German government's climate action plans leave many questions unanswered. Germany needs a comprehensive long-term strategy to achieve its climate targets – but there is no such strategy. The German Science Platform Climate Protection (WPKS) explains which points it should include.

By Redaktion Table

24.03.2023 Stau auf Autobahn A5 Richtung Frankfurt Höhe Flughafen Rhein Main wegen liegengebliebenem LKW nach Reifenschaden auf der rechten Fahrspur Frankfurt / Main Hessen Deutschland *** 24 03 2023 traffic jam on freeway A5 direction Frankfurt near airport Rhein Main because of broken down truck after puncture on the right lane Frankfurt Main Hesse Germany

Germany revises its climate policy

Germany's governing parties, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP), have restructured Germany's climate policy with numerous new regulations and adjustments. After long negotiations and months of dispute – especially on buildings and transport – the party leaders agreed on various points on Tuesday.

By Bernhard Pötter