Germany's coalition government continues to wrangle over the fate of a law detailing future rules for replacing oil and gas boilers, having announced in December they would present a new framework at the end of January, while heating system sales fall to their lowest level in 15 years.

The European Commission plans to propose extending free CO2 allowances for industry under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) beyond the agreed cut-off period, business daily Handelsblatt reported, citing senior EU officials. In a deal from December last year, member state governments and the European Parliament had demanded that the Commission proposes to revise the ETS in a way that would allow for a limited amount of emissions after 2039, and "considers a slower phase-out pathway for free allocation of allowances from 2028 onwards." 

Europeans are very concerned about extreme heat and other impacts of climate change like wildfires according to the results of a Europe-wide survey published today.  It found that many citizens were also underprepared to deal with the increasing frequency and magnitude of heatwaves, flooding, or water shortages in their own homes.

The German economy ministry is discussing the abolition of support in the form of feed-in tariffs for small rooftop solar power systems, which could significantly reduce private investment in such systems and slow down the expansion of solar energy, found an analysis by research institute Fraunhofer ISE. The ministry led by conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) minister Katherina Reiche instead wants to introduce mandatory direct marketing, arguing that the technology has matured enough to compete without state support. 

Gas storage levels have dropped to just above 30 percent in Germany due to cold temperatures throughout January, but economy minister Katherina Reiche said the low filling level is no cause for concern, reported newspaper Die Zeit. Besides having a secure pipeline supply from Norway, which in 2025 covered nearly half of Germany's gas demand, the country also has the possibility of importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), Reiche said. A spokesperson for the economy ministry confirmed that gas supply is secure and that there is enough LNG available on the global market to get through winter without problems. 

The recycling of critical raw materials (CRM) needed for renewable energy technologies in the EU fails to exploit its potential for ensuring greater supply security, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has said in a new report. From the 26 raw materials the EU defined as critical for the energy transition, seven were found to have recycling rates between 1 and 5 percent, and ten materials are not recycled at all. The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act from 2024 includes a non-binding commitment to obtain 25 percent of all CRMs needed for the energy transition through recycling.

The German economy ministry is discussing the abolition of support in the form of feed-in tariffs for small rooftop solar power systems, which could significantly reduce private investment in such systems and slow down the expansion of solar energy, found an analysis by research institute Fraunhofer ISE. The ministry led by conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) minister Katherina Reiche instead wants to introduce mandatory direct marketing, arguing that the technology has matured enough to compete without state support. 

Gas storage levels have dropped to just above 30 percent in Germany due to cold temperatures throughout January, but economy minister Katherina Reiche said the low filling level is no cause for concern, reported newspaper Die Zeit. Besides having a secure pipeline supply from Norway, which in 2025 covered nearly half of Germany's gas demand, the country also has the possibility of importing liquefied natural gas (LNG), Reiche said. A spokesperson for the economy ministry confirmed that gas supply is secure and that there is enough LNG available on the global market to get through winter without problems. 

The recycling of critical raw materials (CRM) needed for renewable energy technologies in the EU fails to exploit its potential for ensuring greater supply security, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has said in a new report. From the 26 raw materials the EU defined as critical for the energy transition, seven were found to have recycling rates between 1 and 5 percent, and ten materials are not recycled at all. The EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act from 2024 includes a non-binding commitment to obtain 25 percent of all CRMs needed for the energy transition through recycling.

The Commission has adopted the EU’s first voluntary certification methodologies for permanent carbon removals. Covering DACCS, BioCCS and biochar, the new rules set clear standards, support innovation and investment, and mark the shift from rule-setting to action on the path to climate neutrality.

Ban on Russian energy was adopted under the “guise” of a trade measure, says minister.

Strengthening trade cooperation with Egypt in support of its ambitious renewable energy targets offers unique benefits for EU regional influence, supply chain resilience, and industrial competitiveness.

Germany, France and the Netherlands curtailed a combined 3.9TWh of renewable generation in 2025 as record hours of negative prices rose and systems struggled to absorb rapid capacity growth, a Montel EnAppSys study finds.

The governments of Germany and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation in the energy sector, the German economy ministry said. The deal, signed by economy minister Katherina Reiche during a trip to Saudi Arabia, builds on a 2021 declaration of intent to cooperate closely on hydrogen. 

Germany must adopt reforms to the existing support schemes for renewable energy “promptly”, German environment minister Carsten Schneider said at a press conference in Berlin. The introduction of so-called Contracts for Difference (CfDs) will be an important step in supporting renewables expansion, Schneider said.

Germany must adopt reforms to the existing support schemes for renewable energy “promptly”, German environment minister Carsten Schneider said at a press conference in Berlin. The introduction of so-called Contracts for Difference (CfDs) will be an important step in supporting renewables expansion, Schneider said.

The governments of Germany and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation in the energy sector, the German economy ministry said. The deal, signed by economy minister Katherina Reiche during a trip to Saudi Arabia, builds on a 2021 declaration of intent to cooperate closely on hydrogen. 

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During a visit to Riyadh, Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said companies from the two countries will work together to strengthen the ties between them.