Germany's coal exit quietly progressing, likely completed by 2032 – researcher | Clean Energy Wire Germany's coal phase-out is on track to happen through market forces well before the legal 2038 deadline, regardless of current energy market turbulence, says Hauke Hermann, a researcher at the Institute of Applied Ecology (Öko-Institut). Carbon price trends make an exit as early as 2031 or 2032 likely, Hermann told Clean Energy Wire. Refiring old coal plants in response to the Iran war's energy market shock to cut power costs would distort investment signals and is unlikely to happen in practice, he added. 

Germany's coal exit quietly progressing, likely completed by 2032 – researcher

Refiring old coal plants in response to the Iran war's energy market shock not a good way to cut costs, Öko-Institut's Hauke Hermann says

Germany's coal exit quietly progressing, likely completed by 2032 – researcher | Clean Energy Wire Germany's coal phase-out is on track to happen through market forces well before the legal 2038 deadline, regardless of current energy market turbulence, says Hauke Hermann, a researcher at the Institute of Applied Ecology (Öko-Institut). Carbon price trends make an exit as early as 2031 or 2032 likely, Hermann told Clean Energy Wire. Refiring old coal plants in response to the Iran war's energy market shock to cut power costs would distort investment signals and is unlikely to happen in practice, he added. 

Germany's coal exit quietly progressing, likely completed by 2032 – researcher

Refiring old coal plants in response to the Iran war's energy market shock not a good way to cut costs, Öko-Institut's Hauke Hermann says

Germany, Brazil to deepen trade partnership on raw materials

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German energy supply secure “for the time being” – Merz | Clean Energy Wire Germany does not face an imminent energy shortage as a result of the Iran war, according to chancellor Friedrich Merz. "For the time being, the market situation is tight, but supplies are secure," the conservative (CDU) politician told attendees of the industry fair Hannover Messe, reported Table.Media. 

German energy supply secure “for the time being” – Merz

"The market situation is tight, but supplies are secure," the German chancellor said.

Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

Combustion-engine heritage of "Made in Germany" no longer holds as much sway in what has become the world's largest ​car market

Global Electricity Review 2026 | Ember Solar surge halts fossil generation rise as clean power meets all demand growth and renewables overtake coal

Ember's Global Electricity Review 2026 finds solar surge halts fossil generation rise, as clean power meets all demand growth and renewables overtake coal.

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Germany targets 8 million electric cars by 2030 - electrive.com NOW GmbH, on behalf of the German Ministry of Transport, has conducted discussions with leading German and international passenger car manufacturers. Based on

Germany targets 8 million electric cars by 2030

Followig discussions with leading German and international passenger car manufacturers, govt anticipates 8 million pure electric vehicles and 2.4 million plug-in hybrids

Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains – report ‘Stone age’ system of booking cross-border rail tickets holding back climate action by consumers, says thinktank

Almost half of EU’s busiest flight routes are ‘hard or impossible’ to book on trains – report

‘Stone age’ system of booking cross-border rail tickets holding back climate action by consumers, says think tank

Need global cooperation to resolve Iran war crisis, seize opportunity for energy transition – foreign office

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Germany plans switch from underground to overhead power lines to cut costs - report | Clean Energy Wire Germany looks set to switch from underground cables to overhead lines when extending its long-distance transmission grid to save billions of euros, Tagesspiegel Background reported. The government is working on a draft law that would require new high-voltage lines to be built overhead, ending a ten-year priority for underground construction introduced to overcome public resistance.

Germany plans switch from underground to overhead power lines to cut costs

Govt working on draft law that would require new high-voltage lines to be built overhead, ending ten-year priority for underground construction introduced to overcome public resistance

Need global cooperation to resolve Iran war crisis, seize opportunity for energy transition – foreign office

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Europe’s electricity prices are still tied to gas, making geopolitics a structural vulnerability - IEEFA

There is a much stronger correlation between gas and electricity prices in Italy and Germany than in France or Spain, finds report

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Merz sets crisis talks to tackle energy price impact on Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he plans to convene Germany’s national security council to discuss global energy crisis, signalling increased concern about impact

EV sales soar in main European markets as drivers shun expensive petrol

Sales of fully electric cars in Europe's main auto markets jumped by almost a third in the first quarter of 2026

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster green shift Thousands of people demonstrated across Germany on Saturday, urging a faster shift to renewable energy and accusing conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition of putting the brakes on the transition.

Thousands protest in Germany urging faster green shift

In Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg and Munich, crowds took to the streets urging a faster shift to renewable energy

German industry faces stagnation in 2026, BDI says

Industry association warns that higher energy costs, supply chain risks and domestic structural weaknesses were piling pressure on Europe's largest economy

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EU approves German industry electricity price, companies say more relief needed | Clean Energy Wire The EU has approved an electricity price subsidy for energy-intensive industries in Germany, freeing up to 3.8 billion euros in state support until 2028. While economy minister Katherina Reiche hailed the scheme as a "huge success," industry and labour associations said that existing EU regulation means most companies will see limited benefit.

EU approves German industry electricity price, companies say more relief needed

Economy minister hails "huge success" through €3.8bln scheme, but industry says effects will be limited

New support programme could become “game changer” for peatland rewetting in Germany – NGOs

Agriculture minister says €1.7bln-scheme will open allow sector to make climate action profitable

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Finance minister warns slowing renewables expansion would “damage Germany”

Vice chancellor’s comments come amid a raft of criticism of economy minister's plans to axe support for some renewable energy installations

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New support programme could become “game changer” for peatland rewetting in Germany – NGOs

Agriculture minister says €1.7bln-scheme will open allow sector to make climate action profitable

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EU approves German industry electricity price, companies say more relief needed | Clean Energy Wire The EU has approved an electricity price subsidy for energy-intensive industries in Germany, freeing up to 3.8 billion euros in state support until 2028. While economy minister Katherina Reiche hailed the scheme as a "huge success," industry and labour associations said that existing EU regulation means most companies will see limited benefit.

EU approves German industry electricity price, companies say more relief needed

Economy minister hails "huge success" through €3.8bln scheme, but industry says effects will be limited

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Finance minister warns slowing renewables expansion would “damage Germany”

Vice chancellor’s comments come amid a raft of criticism of economy minister's plans to axe support for some renewable energy installations

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Environmental groups appeal against axing support for rooftop solar in Germany

Govt plans to end support would severely impede one of the energy transition’s central building blocks, NGOs say

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Germany needs gas plants and batteries for electricity backup, research finds

One-sided focus on gas-fired power stations would make the electricity system "unnecessarily expensive," think tank says

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Germany’s planned variable grid fees could curb renewable feed-in – report

Dynamic grid fees only partially reduce need for redispatch measures, when operators deliberately curtail renewable output to keep grids safe

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Environmental groups appeal against axing support for rooftop solar in Germany

Govt plans to end support would severely impede one of the energy transition’s central building blocks, NGOs say

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OUT NOW: ICAP Status Report 2026 — Steady Course in Turbulent Waters Despite a turbulent geopolitical landscape and renewed pressures on energy markets, global emissions trading continues to expand and mature. 41 emissions trading systems (ETS) are now in force worldwide, covering 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions across jurisdictions that together represent 63% of global GDP and more than half the world's population.

ICAP: Global emissions trading continues to expand and mature despite a turbulent geopolitical landscape

Commission approves Bulgarian, German and Slovenian State aid schemes providing temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies The European Commission has approved State aid schemes to provide temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies in Bulgaria, Germany and Slovenia in line with the objectives of the

EU approves state aid schemes providing temporary industry electricity price relief

Commission grants schemes for energy-intensive companies in Germany (€3.8bln), Bulgaria (€334mln) and Slovenia (€90mln) on condition to reinvest aid received in decarbonisation

The macroeconomic case for investing in climate adaptation - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment A groundbreaking new synthesis of the economic and fiscal risks arising from physical climate change and the economic case for investing in adaptation to climate impacts.

The macroeconomic case for investing in climate adaptation

Report provides synthesis of the economic and fiscal risks arising from physical climate change and the economic case for investing in adaptation to climate impacts

What the future of the Renewable Energy Directive should look like T&E’s recommendations on the new post-2030 Renewable Energy Framework

What the future of the Renewable Energy Directive should look like

EU must maintain sectoral targets across transport, industry, heating and cooling, and buildings, to ensure clear decarbonisation pathways and strong demand signals