Big questions for Germany: Energiewende, nuclear, and climate targets

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Germany

Started April 17, 2026

What does the Energiewende cost, has the nuclear phase-out been a mistake, and can Germany meet its 2045 climate neutrality target?

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Focus on Energiewende, industry transition, and EU climate law.

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