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Published on: 10. July 2025

CAT: Why the German government's climate policy is unlawful

Deutscher Bundestag, 17. Plenarsitzung Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) im Gespraech mit Katherina Reiche, Bundesministerin fuer Wirtschaft und Energie auf der Regierungsbank bei der 17. Sitzung des Deutschen Bundestag in Berlin, 09.07.2025 Berlin Berlin Deutschland *** German Bundestag, 17th plenary session Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz CDU in conversation with Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy on the government bench at the 17th session of the German Bundestag in Berlin, 09 07 2025 Berlin Berlin Germany
Economics Minister Reiche and Chancellor Merz in the Bundestag. (IMAGO / Political-Moments)
According to the Climate Action Tracker, the German government's climate policy is setting the course for more emissions, new fossil fuels subsidies and not enough ambition for renewables and transport. The overall verdict: Insufficient for a 1.5-degree path.

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Last updated: 24. July 2025
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