Germany's Climate Goals Hang by a Thread As Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev this week, the pressing issue of Germany's 2030 climate goals will undoubtedly be on their minds.
An independent panel has warned that the country is likely to miss its target for reducing CO2 emissions, a prospect that should send alarm bells ringing in Berlin.
Germany's green credentials have long been a source of national pride, but the government's failure to meet this crucial deadline would be a severe blow to its international reputation.