Climate Action Plan: How the government plans to meet its climate goals

The German government plans to achieve its climate goals with EUR 8 billion in additional investment. However, the emissions gap in the Climate Action Plan has still not been closed, as the Council of Experts has pointed out.

25. March 2026
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider says the climate protection program was drafted by the cabinet without much controversy. (IMAGO / Bernd Elmenthaler)

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Last updated: 25. March 2026