The German government has defended its climate policy before the Federal Constitutional Court in several expert opinions, which have been obtained by Table.Briefings, pointing to future adaptation options and the responsibility of other levels such as the European Union.
By Alexandra Endres
The German government plans to present its climate protection program in March. Business associations are calling for more protection against foreign competition and more subsidies. Environmental associations are pushing for stricter regulations in the transport sector. They warn against backsliding.
By Nico Beckert
The German government is playing down accusations of “clear shortcomings” in the amended Climate Action Act and refusing to take responsibility, write the plaintiff NGOs. The German Constitutional Court is set to rule on their complaints next year.
By Alexandra Endres
62 church organizations are appealing to the German government to set reliable parameters and to stick to the phase-out of combustion engines.
By Lukas Bayer
Germany's climate protection targets have been tightened several times over the past ten years – partly as a result of the Paris Agreement. Despite many shortcomings, there have been a lot of genuine improvements.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
By winning the referendum, climate activists are forcing the Hamburg Senate to plan for net zero in the Hanseatic city by 2040. However, the implementation of the new stricter law will face many hurdles.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the UK, the cross-party consensus on the need for climate neutrality has broken down. Amid rising support for the far right, the country’s most important climate target is becoming a political pawn.
By Chloé Farand
All affected ministries had until Friday to submit measures on how they intend to meet the climate action targets in their respective sectors. They all met the deadline, but little is yet known about the content.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
