Germany urged to take foot off 'debt-brake' to stay in green power fast lane

Green groups call for Merz to double down on energy transition with increased spending, but populist groups on the far right and left could stand in the way

German Wind Energy Federation president Bärbel Heidebroek Foto: BWE/Silke Reents
German Wind Energy Federation president Bärbel Heidebroek Foto: BWE/Silke ReentsPhoto: BWE/Silke Reents
Published 24 February 2025, 14:45Updated 24 February 2025, 15:22
EuropeGermanyFriedrich MerzOlaf ScholzFinance