The German government plans to achieve its climate goals with EUR 8 billion in additional investment. However, the emissions gap in the Climate Action Plan has still not been closed, as the Council of Experts has pointed out.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
The Federal Environment Agency estimates the gap to the 2030 climate target at 30 million tons of CO₂. This makes the challenges in drafting the climate action plan even greater. Environment Minister Schneider, however, sees the gap as only 25 million tons and promises that the target will be met.
By Bernhard Pötter
Social welfare organizations and the Climate Alliance are calling for climate action that benefits everyone. They want to ensure that investments in renewables and climate-neutral mobility deliver tangible benefits – especially for low-income households.
By Lisa Kuner
