German court orders stronger climate measures to meet 2030 targets

Published 14:23 on January 30, 2026 / Last updated at 14:23 on January 30, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Germany’s federal administrative court has ruled that the government’s 2023 Climate Action Programme falls short of legal requirements and must be strengthened to ensure the country meets its emissions reduction targets for 2030.
Germany’s federal administrative court has ruled that the government’s 2023 Climate Action Programme falls short of legal requirements and must be strengthened to ensure the country meets its emissions reduction targets for 2030.


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