'No more excuses' | Scholz cabinet axes hurdles to German renewables and grid growth

Measures to speed up permitting by simplifying species protection rules mean states have no reason to delay expansion, green groups say

German economics and climate minister Robert Habeck.
German economics and climate minister Robert Habeck.Foto: Odd Andersen - Pool/Getty Images
Published 31 January 2023, 11:51Updated 31 January 2023, 14:03