The German Federal Ministry for the Environment is already anticipating an amendment to the Methane Regulation, even though the European Commission has so far publicly ruled this out. The ministry is convinced that new crises could further increase pressure on the law.
By Manuel Berkel
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has signed off on the Building Modernization Act despite the failure to meet its central demand. The cabinet aims to have the revised bill passed by the Bundestag before the summer recess.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
As things stand, the German Ministry of the Environment does not intend to accept the lifting of the ban on fossil fuels starting in 2045. Industry associations are also strongly criticizing this plan.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In an interview with Table.Briefings, Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider says that the only remaining issue in the action plan for the National Circular Economy Strategy is public procurement.
By Caspar Dohmen
The Petersberg Climate Dialogue is being shaped by the energy crisis. Many ministers and senior United Nations officials have stressed the importance of renewable energy. German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider wants to place electrification on the international agenda.
By Nico Beckert and David Goeßmann
Following visits to China by Chancellor Merz and Environment Minister Schneider, a Chinese expert is advising investors to focus on Chinese green-tech leaders. Germany must find new ways to deal with China’s technological dominance.
By Leonardo Pape and Nico Beckert
In Beijing, Carsten Schneider wants to strengthen German-Chinese relations on climate and environmental protection. In climate diplomacy, China is an important partner; in climate-friendly industries, it is a competitor. That is the tension.
By Alexandra Endres and Manuel Liu
Carsten Schneider aims to strengthen German-Chinese relations in the areas of climate and environmental protection during his visit to Beijing. In climate diplomacy, China is a key partner; in climate-friendly industries, it is a competitor. A source of tension.
By Alexandra Endres
For Economy Minister Reiche, “further uncoordinated expansion of renewables” is not an option. The renewable energy sector criticizes the controversial redispatch clause in the grid package, arguing that it hinders the wind power expansion planned in the German Climate Action Program.
By Kai Schöneberg
With its climate action plan, the German government aims to meet the legally mandated climate targets for 2030 and 2040 exactly. However, many questions remain unanswered, such as those regarding data use, financing, and how the plan fits into the overall climate strategy.
By Bernhard Pötter
