German elections spell danger for Energiewende as Greens face tough maths

Favourite for Chancellorship Friedrich Merz is a wind sceptic – albeit a moderate one – while pro-renewables Greens are less likely to join government this time

CDU leader and candidate for Chancellor, Friedrich Merz
CDU leader and candidate for Chancellor, Friedrich MerzPhoto: Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Published 21 February 2025, 07:27Updated 21 February 2025, 09:13
EuropeGermanyFriedrich MerzOlaf ScholzRobert Habeck