A mandatory green gas quota for the heating sector is set to form part of the German government’s amendment to the Building Energy Act (GEG). According to the Association of the Electrical and Digital Industry (ZVEI), the measure would undermine core elements of the heating transition, weaken Germany’s industrial competitiveness and dilute climate action efforts.
By Sebastian Treptow and Mark Becker-von Bredow
According to government-commissioned studies, India still faces a financing gap of about USD 5 trillion to meet its development targets by 2047 and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070.
By Urmi Goswami
Three major green energy providers have criticized the DIHK’s new climate paper in an open letter, accusing the organization of calling existing climate targets into question and endangering both climate action and economic growth.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
An analysis of updated climate targets submitted by 128 countries shows that Africa, in particular, is set to place a stronger emphasis on electromobility in the coming years. Rwanda stands out with especially ambitious targets.
By Elián Libera
Bans on combustion engines, expanded charging infrastructure, and industrial policy targets – many countries have included e-mobility in their national climate targets (NDCs). Some are setting convincing commitments, while others still need to do more.
By Nico Beckert
In a party conference motion, the CDU’s association for small and medium-sized businesses the its employee advocacy association have questioned existing climate targets. Social and climate experts from the party executive will now work with the authors on a joint paper.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to the latest estimates, greenhouse gas emissions in France fell by 1.6% in 2025 – significantly less than the 4.6% required annually to achieve the country’s 2030 climate targets. To reverse this trend, the government is now increasingly focusing on electrification.
By Claire Stam
The German Federal Court of Auditors criticizes the German goverment’s 30th Subsidy Report. While billions in tax concessions remain in place every year, reforms are lacking and there is still no definition of the term “climate-damaging subsidy.”
By Horand Knaup
The German cabinet has adopted stricter requirements for the promotion of renewable energies in the transportation sector. However, the associations DUH and T&E see the amended GHG reduction quota as a step backwards.
By Kai Schöneberg
Negotiators from the EU Parliament, Council and Commission have agreed on a new climate target in the trilogue. By 2040, carbon emissions are to be reduced by 90% compared to 1990 levels. However, they are watering down measures to achieve it.
By Lukas Knigge
