In sync with the German cherry blossom, the new coalition of CDU/CSU (conservative) and SPD (social democrats) published their coalition agreement on 9 April 2025. Following the formal approval of the agreement by the parties and Friedrich Merz’ election as chancellor on 6 May 2025, its implementation can begin. With this insight we want to provide you with an overview of what the energy and infrastructure sector can expect from the German government over the next four years. 'Remaining an industrialized country and becoming carbon neutral (by 2045)' – what does that mean for you and your opportunities? Summary: overarching goals The new coalition recognizes the challenges of global warming and continues to commit to implementing the Paris Agreement. Germany shall be climate neutral by 2045 and the coalition agreement lays out some envisaged measures to reach that goal. At the same time, economic growth will have to be stimulated while also complying with the constitutional debt brake. To achieve this, the coalition agreement sets out the following:
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