Energy_Transition

New German government plans 70GW offshore wind target under massive renewables boost

Olaf Scholz set to be new Chancellor once rank and file of Social Democrats, Greens and Free Democrats approve coalition treaty that foresees huge clean energy expansion

From l to r: Green party leaders Annalena Baerbock and Robert Habeck, Germany's likely new Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and FDP leader Christian Lindner on way to present coalition treaty
From l to r: Green party leaders Annalena Baerbock and Robert Habeck, Germany's likely new Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and FDP leader Christian Lindner on way to present coalition treatyFoto: Michele Tantussi/Getty Images
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Published 24 November 2021, 15:40Updated 24 November 2021, 20:46