Germany’s coal phaseout meets administrative and electoral walls

Yesterday’s (23rd February) German federal election significantly reshaped the nation’s political landscape, with potential implications for the country’s coal phaseout strategy. The CDU/CSU’s approach to climate policy, particularly regarding the coal phaseout, indicates a potential shift from previous commitments. Germany’s recent challenges with EU carbon allowances reveal critical insights into the intersection of national climate policies and European emissions trading. […]