All parties present proposals for a new climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to speed up climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to determine how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Bernhard Pötter
Once Donald Trump is sworn in as US President for the second time on Jan. 20, he and his new team plan to radically restructure the country's energy and climate policy: fewer regulations, more fossil fuels, redirection of research and investment funds. But there are also tensions around the cabinet table.
By Isabel Adler
Germany's emissions dropped by another three percent in 2024, according to calculations by Agora. This decline is largely due to the renewable energy boom and a decrease in coal-fired power generation. In contrast, emissions in the industrial, building, and transport sectors saw little reduction. Overall, emissions are now 48 percent below 1990 levels, meeting the 2024 target set by the Climate Protection Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In the year ahead, various events in Germany, the EU and internationally will shape future climate policy. Here are this year's key events.
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2025 will be an important milestone in global climate policy: The UN member states will present their NDCs by 2035, which have so far been inadequate. Time is of the essence and the signs are troubling: financial difficulties, populism, a fossil fuel renaissance – but also a renewables boom and possible new coalitions.
By Bernhard Pötter
With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.
By Nico Beckert
Have an awkward conversation with your aunt or uncle at Christmas? And if so, how? Is it enough to present studies to refute half-truths? This guest article outlines seven dos and don'ts for dealing with climate skeptics in the family.
By Redaktion Table
In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
What climate protection obligations does international law impose on states? The hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague have come to an end. The oral proceedings revealed the same conflicts that characterize international climate diplomacy.
By Alexandra Endres
Germany still falls well short of its wind power expansion targets. However, the record results of the latest tender for onshore wind farms suggest that they could be achieved in 2026. The numerous legislative changes initiated by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs have the desired effect.
By Nico Beckert
