Germany's recent national elections resulted in the ousting of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), replaced by Friedrich Merz's conservative CDU/CSU. This shift raises concerns about the future of the country's climate policies, as although Merz hasn't outright rejected Germany's emissions goals, he has criticized various renewable energy initiatives. With Germany being a pivotal player in international climate policy, particularly ahead of the COP30 summit in Brazil, the shift could impact global efforts to combat climate change significantly, especially as voter concerns were largely focused on immigration and economic issues rather than climate challenges.
Under center-left and center-right governments alike, Germany's policies have cut greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent, compared to 1990 levels, supporting international climate agreements.
Germany's next government will be led by Friedrich Merz, whose CDU/CSU alliance won 28.6 percent of the vote, marking a significant shift in climate policy.
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