Friedrich Merz is pinning his climate policy hopes on CCS and CCU – processes that have failed for decades, even under CDU-led coalitions. Their failure cannot be explained by ideology, as the chancellor claims, but is rooted in the technology itself: Merz’s faith in CCS is an illusion.
By Pao-Yu Oei and Philipp Herpich
The migration policy of the federal government is a cause for concern. It would be better to focus on the benefits of migration and take the effects of climate change into account. This would mean supporting the right to mobility, as well as the right to remain in one's home country.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The trend is irreversible: The majority of countries see climate action as a development model. Climate policy measures boost investment, create jobs and prosperity, according to the two Executive Directors of the World Bank Group, Marcos Vinicius Chiliatto and Michael Krake. Read how the World Bank supports countries in this.
By Redaktion Table
Dozens of funds worldwide are intended to fund climate action in developing countries. In theory, they serve a good purpose. But they are confusing, bureaucratic and cost money to administer. The COP30 should therefore focus on simplifying the existing climate financing instead of setting up another fund. This requires Brazil's influence.
By Alexandra Endres
The European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is intended to boost decarbonization outside the EU, but it is unlikely to achieve its goal in Ukraine. If the EU and the new German government are serious about post-war green rebuilding, they need to do more – for example, in the form of a joint transformation fund.
By Alexandra Endres
The interim status of the coalition agreement shows that the negotiators from the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats are discussing abolishing the German Buildings Energy Act (GEG) in its current form. The central question is whether energy or emission efficiency should take priority in the future. It is important to remain pragmatic and find a common middle ground.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The new German government plans to massively expand climate-damaging gas-fired power plants to ensure a reliable supply and stabilize electricity prices. However, the shifting global situation requires a resilient power grid. However, amid a new global situation, Germany's security requires a resilient power grid – renewable energies combined with storage and a reform of the electricity system instead of subsidizing expensive natural gas.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The geopolitical environment is becoming more difficult, and multilateralism and the rules-based international order can no longer be taken for granted. It is precisely now that Germany should seize the opportunity to prove itself as a reliable partner in climate policy and thus take on a leading role in climate diplomacy.
By Alexandra Endres
Hydrogen plays a decisive role in the transformation of the economy and autonomous energy generation. Kerstin Andreae (BDEW) and Bernd Weber (Epico) expect the new German government to show maximum commitment to a European alliance.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In the debate on climate change and its consequences, women are often one-sidedly portrayed as saviors or victims. This obscures how power relations and social factors deeply shape women's everyday lives. For a just transformation, it is essential to recognize them – and to fight against them.
By Experts Table.Briefings
