Hopes rise for early German coal exit as Merkel plans law

The end of coal and lignite by 2038 recommended by a key commission is likely to result in a faster expansion of renewables

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister Olaf ScholzFoto: Michele Tantussi/Getty Images

Bernd Radowitz in Berlin

Published 1 February 2019, 07:11Updated 1 February 2019, 09:22