Germany, Climate and Elections

German election: Climate protection takes a back seat
Environmental issues did not feature prominently the election campaign— unlike the last time around.When the coalition government comprising the center-left Social Democratic Party, Greens and neoliberal Free Democratic Party emerged after the last German federal election in the fall of 2021,
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
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Germany’s Election Dodges Its Climate Debacle
The mainstream parties tiptoe around the green fiasco that is devastating the country’s economy.
German business climate report and elections
On average, market analysts anticipated positive development, so the outcome led to some pressure on the single currency, which fell below $1.05. Over the weekend, Germany's parliamentary elections largely aligned with expectations, confirming the transition of power from Scholz to Merz. The latter announced a course of "independence from the US."
Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
Germany Election 2025: When will the new German government be formed?
Germany is in dire need of a strong and stable government, but voters there may have a long wait until one is formed.
Germany will likely continue its leadership on climate action. But expect a change in tone
Germany has long been considered to have relatively ambitious climate goals and it’s likely that combatting climate change ...
Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen amid Trump administration scrutiny
The bank accounts of nonprofits administering a $20 billion climate program have been frozen as the program faces significant ...
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Conservative election victory set to narrow climate policy focus in Germany
Yesterday’s German election victory for the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), whose leader Friedrich Merz is set to become the next chancellor ...
Voices: These four elections are about to test Trump’s impact on climate
These four elections are about to test Trump’s impact on climate - THE ECO CHAMBER: America’s climate policy has already been ...
Germany set to row back on green ambitions as climate left out of election
The center-right CDU is expected to emerge triumphant in a campaign that has made little mention of environmental issues.
What to Know About Germany’s Election Results—and What Comes Next
The far-right had its strongest showing since World War II, while the center-left Social Democrats had their worst postwar ...
German election results 2025 – live: Elon Musk congratulates far-right party’s gains says AfD leader
Exit poll results suggest vast gains for the far-right AfD party and a sizeable shift in the fortunes of Germany’s two ...