Germany likely to miss 2030 emissions target despite climate program, advisers warn
( May 18, 2026, 17:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Germany is likely to exceed its legally permitted emissions budget through 2030 despite government climate policies, according to the country’s climate advisory council. The advisers said official projections underestimate future emissions by up to 100 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent and warned current measures would fail to meet climate targets through 2040. The council called for revisions to Germany’s climate program and warned additional government measures and legal challenges could follow if emissions gaps persist.Full press release follows, report attached (both in German)....
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