In brief | 9 May '25

Montel: German zone split plan “half-baked”, may lead to extreme prices 

Large impact of weather on green output expected in the smaller of five proposed areas.

Reuters: Germany's energy transition hits reverse so far in 2025 

Clean energy sources generated the smallest amount of Germany's electricity in over a decade.

Bloomberg: Europe’s carmakers win relief from CO2 emissions fines this year 

EU's main institutions agreed to grant companies an extra two years to comply.

DW: How will Germany's new government tackle climate issues? 

Climate took a back seat during Germany's election campaign. Is that likely to change under the incoming coalition government?

Bloomberg: EU plan to water down ESG rules risks wave of litigation, legal scholars warn

Companies would no longer be required to act in a way that lives up to the bloc’s climate law.

The Energy Mix: Germany’s climate path hits a crossroads under new conservative government 

Merz takes office amid internal dissent and rising far-right momentum.