Budget 2025: Cuts to industrial decarbonization cause uncertainty

The Ministry of Economic Affairs has cut long-term funding for the decarbonization of industry in the draft budget. The climate action agreements are to continue, and funds are to be made available in the 2026 budget. However, observers doubt the new government's ambition.

15. July 2025
Wirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche und Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz
The new German government has cut long-term funding for the decarbonization of industry (IMAGO / Political-Moments)

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Last updated: 24. July 2025