Merz and wind sector at odds over cuts to German renewables targets

Statements by Chancellor, state premier from same party, and country’s main wind energy federation seem to contradict each other

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich MerzPhoto: European Union
Published 16 September 2025, 11:58Updated 16 September 2025, 11:58
EuropeGermanyFriedrich MerzKatharina ReicheOnshore wind