Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
The far right just made huge gains in a country once seen as a climate champion. It’s a pattern happening across the world
Populist far-right parties are moving from the political fringes to the mainstream, bringing their climate skepticism with ...
German election: Why most political parties aren't talking about the climate crisis
After months of wrangling over public debt and spending decisions, the German government collapsed in November 2024. Among ...
Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone
Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change ...
German business climate report and elections
On average, market analysts anticipated positive development, so the outcome led to some pressure on the single currency, ...
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Heat pumps, EVs and net zero: What does the German election result mean for climate action?
Germany’s federal election results have left the country’s climate action in uncertain territory. Friedrich Merz's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU ...
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German election: Climate and environment take a back seat
Environmental issues did not feature prominently in the election campaign — unlike the last time around. The new government made the fight against climate change a task for the Economy Ministry ...
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German Election 2025: Where do political parties stand on key climate issues?
Millions of Germans will head to the polls on 23 February to vote in a snap election. Initially scheduled for September, it was triggered after the collapse of the coalition of the Social ...
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German election: Why most political parties aren't talking about the climate crisis
In the run-up to the general election on February 23, 2025, migration and the economy are the most important issues for voters (each on 34%), with climate change lagging far behind (13%).
Germany set to row back on green ambitions as climate left out of election
The center-right CDU is expected to emerge triumphant in a campaign that has made little mention of environmental issues.
Heat pumps, EVs and net zero: What does the German election result mean for climate action?
What will Europe’s biggest emitter do next? Politicians, energy experts and campaigners share their hopes and fears. View on ...