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Published on: 13. November 2025

Climate Citizens’ Councils: Politicians fail to implement “high-quality“ proposals

With the Parliament of the People, the New Generation has also initiated its own citizens' council. (picture alliance / PIC ONE | Stefan Müller)

The 57 citizens’ councils across Germany on laws and decisions have only had a marginal direct impact, according to a study commissioned by the New Generation climate movement. They have remained “friendly, moderated fig leaves of democracy“.

Kai Schöneberg

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Last updated: 13. November 2025

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