Germany’s governing parties argue that the country’s climate targets remain achievable even if gas- and oil-fired heating systems continue to be installed. A proposed green gas quota is intended to offset the resulting emissions. However, many experts urge caution.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Nico Beckert
Thermal batteries convert renewable electricity into storable heat and steam, enabling the replacement of fossil fuels in industrial processes. Pilot projects in the chemical, food and cement industries have demonstrated the technology’s significant potential.
By Nico Beckert
Following criticism of its new climate policy paper, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a follow-up document. While the association stresses that it is not calling for a postponement of Germany’s climate targets, critics argue that the clarification does little to address their concerns.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to Agora Energiewende’s overview, German emissions fell by just 1.5% in 2025. This meets Germany’s national targets but falls short of the European Union’s goals. The recession, along with the expansion of solar energy, helped keep the country’s emissions performance on track.
By Nico Beckert and Bernhard Pötter
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, EUR 1 billion is to be saved annually by weakening them.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission plans to present the next omnibus on Wednesday. It is about environmental protection requirements. According to a draft, a billion euros are to be saved annually by weakening the requirements.
By Lukas Knigge
The electrification of industry offers huge potential for reducing emissions. However, without rapid political incentives, there is a risk of massive misinvestment in fossil fuel plants. The EU is now launching a funding program.
By Nico Beckert
German companies have come a long way since 2015: from being skeptical to overfulfilling the Climate Protection Act. Globally, too, climate change is increasingly seen as a successful business model.
By Kai Schöneberg
German industry faces billions of euros in extra costs when free emissions allowances expire. But maintaining the subsidies would tear a large hole in the EU Innovation Fund, intended to help finance decarbonization.
By Nico Beckert
The EU summit on Thursday will also address the question of how important CO₂ removal (CDR) should be for climate policy in the future. CDR is often criticized. But it can and must play an important role in the ETS – combined with ambitious net reduction targets for industry.
By Wilfried Rickels
