Germany’s election signals a shift in climate leadership

Germany’s latest election results put its climate leadership at a crossroads. With the conservative CDU/CSU taking the lead, the focus is shifting from ambitious green policies to economic pragmatism. Climate commitments were noticeably absent from the campaign, and the new coalition is expected to roll back key policies on electric vehicles and heat pumps. However, Germany’s clean energy transition remains economically and strategically vital.

The question now is whether Germany will maintain its climate leadership or retreat from the forefront. What happens next will have major implications for Europe and beyond.

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