In brief | 10 March '25

E3G: Europe’s competitiveness push and what it means for climate action

In its first 100 days, the European Commission has put into motion a series of flagship plans intended to boost the EU’s economy in difficult times. So far, they add up to a mixed overall strategy, writes E3G.

FT: Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say

FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wisely.

Bloomberg: Germany is suffering an identity crisis 80 years in the making

The issues are more than just chronically delayed trains, internet speeds that are less than half as fast as in the US and Volkswagen struggling to compete with Chinese electric cars.

Jan Rosenow (RAP) on Medium: The controversial German Heating Law: a meaningful climate contribution or an imposition?

"I argue that, in principle, the Heating Law represents a sensible and necessary step for Germany if it is to meet its climate targets. Additionally, I reflect on lessons learned from this political saga," writes Rosenow.

Bloomberg: Japan, Germany step up on Indonesia climate deal as U.S. exits

Japan’s finance minister confirmed the nation will continue to support Indonesia’s energy transition following the exit of the U.S. from a 20-billion-dollar initiative to help one of Asia’s biggest polluters shift away from fossil fuels.