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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · 8d

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 9d

Germany spent €6.1bln on international climate finance last year, but 2025 target "great challenge"

Uncertainty over Germany’s contribution comes at time when other major donors announce cuts

Germany spent €6.1bln on international climate finance last year, but 2025 target "great challenge"

Germany spent 6.1 billion euros from its 2024 federal budget on climate mitigation and adaptation in poorer countries, but the government said budget cuts make matching that amount this year uncertain.

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 9d

Turning German forests, peatland and soils into net carbon sink “generational task” – env min

Germany to fall short of 2030 climate target for land use, but environment ministry plans to boost natural carbon sinks

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 13d

German finance minister calls for ‘buy European’ approach in clean tech and infrastructure

With billions in new infrastructure investments, e.g. "I would like to see European-produced steel being used,” said Klingbeil

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... photo: DB

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · 13d

State secretary Wetzel @bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de speaks out in favour of onshore #CO2 storage in Germany. However, that decision is up to the federal states. I wouldn't bet on it.

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 13d

Germany cannot afford ‘not in my backyard’ approach on CO2 storage – official

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #carboncapture #CCS

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · 14d

Looks like Germany has a long way to go until first auctions for new gas power plants start. Then, projects must still win the auction, before they can apply for permits & start construction

i.e.: no way there will be new plants by 2030?

@hannskoenig.bsky.social @osborneclarkeuk.bsky.social

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 14d

German gas plant auctions unlikely to start before late 2026 – law firm

“Yes, it is possible to hold auctions by the end of the year – but we are talking about 2026” - Anna von Bremen, Osborne Clarke

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clemensberlin.bsky.social @clemensberlin.bsky.social · Sep 8

Apply now to be part of our study trip to Hamburg "Can hydrogen deliver on its climate promise?" from 19 to 22 October 2025.
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RESEARCH TOUR - Invitation to Hamburg: Can hydrogen deliver on its climate promise?

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Sep 5

A taxonomy ruling by the ECJ, the State of the European Union speech, a new Strategic EU-India Agenda, a high-speed rail network plan, and a global vision w/ #energy + #climate diplomacy objectives ahead of #COP30

This and more in our updated EU agenda

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Sep 5

10 Sept is "taxonomy day" at EU court

Environmental law NGO @clienteartheur.bsky.social has published this useful media advisory with some background

www.clientearth.org/latest/press...

More in our EU agenda:
www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... @angelikapullen.bsky.social

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Back to school after the summer break!

In the words of Daveed Diggs as Jefferson in Hamilton:

🎵"What'd I miss?"🎵

Well, on all things #climate & #energy in Germany, here ya go:

www.linkedin.com/posts/cleane...

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 27

Open door once more for Canadian LNG supplies to Europe?

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 26

What a day! Canada wants to massively build up infrastructure to allow the country to export more critical minerals -- and in the medium term also #LNG

But will Europe still need it by the time that infrastructure is built?

Read my piece, tell me what you think ⬇️

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 26

Canada steps up energy and minerals commitment to Europe

“We had very good discussions on Germany's interest in Canadian #LNG + continuing the development of ammonia & hydrogen supplies from Canada to Europe” -energy min Hodgson

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/canada-...

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 26

Canada steps up energy and minerals commitment to Europe

“There's a huge range of immediate opportunities with respect to #CriticalMinerals, & medium term opprts. regarding all forms of energy, incl #LNG, #hydrogen.” -PM Carney

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 25

Germany reviews “climate contract” industry transition support scheme, CCS still focus for next round

Review "w/ a view to making it unbureaucratic, technology-neutral, efficient + effective in prep. for a 2nd round" -econ min

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 25

Canada's prime minister Carney travels to Germany to deepen ties

"There's a broad range of areas, from #CriticalMinerals to #energy and #defence and #security, where we are intensifying our discussions with Germany," he said

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney says he will travel to Germany next week to deepen ties | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney will soon travel to Europe in a bid to deepen economic and security ties with Germany.

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 22

Of course, ahead of the official presentation, we could have leaks of the report; basically any day now 👀

Deadline for the researchers to deliver the final draft was originally set for 31 August

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 22

So what is this "reality check" that has German energy & climate stakeholders wait and comment - and argue - in anticipation?

I've summarised what we know about the #energytransition report, likely to come out in early/mid-Sept: what it is, who criticises it & why, + what we know about its impacts

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 22

Q&A: What does the government’s “reality check” mean for Germany’s energy transition?

www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/q... #energytransition #renewables #RenewableEnergy #windpower

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Caro Kyllmann @carokyllmann.bsky.social · Aug 15

Must-read for anyone looking for a thorough, clear, and meticulous analysis on the performance of Germany's coalition government in its first 100 days, detailing what has been achieved and what remains open on #climate and #energy

One to bookmark: www.cleanenergywire.org/news/merz-go...

Merz government's first 100 days clouded by lingering energy transition uncertainty

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 8

Germany's defence spending spree could aid green industry shift – with right policies

“It’s clear that #climate protection must not impede the capabilities of our weapons systems" - defence min spokesperson

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #industry

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 7

Q&A: German law reform to permit carbon storage and transport

Why does Germany need the reform?
Where will it allow the storage of CO2?
Will Germany allow CCS for coal power?
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www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/q...

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 6

German economy minister Reiche argues that as gas will continue to play a role in the coming years:

“It is right – if gas-fired power plants remain on the grid to guarantee security of supply – that they can be equipped with climate protection technology, which in this case is CCS and CCU.”

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 6

Gov't cabinet approves draft law to allow & promote large-scale buildup of carbon storage and transport infrastructure in Germany

Projects to be classed as being of "overriding public interest" which simplifies planning, permitting & construction

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/governm... #CCS #CCU

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 6

Gov't cabinet approves draft law to allow & promote large-scale buildup of carbon storage and transport infrastructure in Germany

Projects to be classed as being of "overriding public interest" which simplifies planning, permitting & construction

www.cleanenergywire.org/news/governm... #CCS #CCU

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 5

Funding backup gas power plants in Germany:

Current government plans for a capacity market could turn out to be "expensive for all electricity customers," says @mikellner.bsky.social‬

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 5

Green party warns funding backup gas plants expensive for electricity consumers

German electricity customers may soon face a new surcharge to fund gas-fired power plants through a capacity market

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Green party warns funding backup gas plants expensive for electricity consumers

All German electricity customers may soon face a new surcharge to fund gas-fired power plants set to act as backup during times of low renewable power production, according to responses to a parliamentary question reported by Politico and seen by CLEW.

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Julian Wettengel @wettengel.bsky.social · Aug 4

RP reports that Germany's government cabinet might adopt the long-awaited draft carbon storage & transport law reform this week (6 August)

It's largely based on a draft from the previous govt. Here's all the background you might need for your coverage:

www.cleanenergywire.org/dossiers/eus...

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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW @cleanenergywire.bsky.social · Aug 4

Most of political Brussels has left for the summer break. Difficult talks on the 2040 EU climate target await once things pick up again in Sept. This and more in the

Dispatch from the EU, by ‪@emibarbiroglio.bsky.social

in coop w/ @carbonpulse.bsky.social
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/dispatc...

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