In brief | 17 March '25

FT: Green energy stocks fall back to levels last seen 5 years ago 

Uncertainty over political support for clean transition depresses market.

Reuters: Peruvian farmer takes German energy giant RWE to court in landmark climate case 

German court could set precedent for climate change litigation in case that seeks to hold utility accountable for historical emissions.

Forbes: How a fossil-free military could save Europe’s economy

Will Europe seize the opportunity to lead in green defense innovation, securing both its national security and economic future?

Bloomberg: A 3 a.m. showdown saved Merz’s game-changing plan for Germany

German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz’s decision to unleash the hundreds of billions in spending to transform the military and revamp its infrastructure is a watershed moment.

Euractiv: Meet the green policy wonks in Germany’s Christian Democrats

Merz promised a “great leap forward” in climate protection in parliament. Now he brings out his party’s climate geeks to deliver.

KBA: BEV registrations rise 41% in Germany in Jan/Feb 2025 (to 17% of all registrations)
VW registers 16,521 new BEV, Tesla now far behind with 2,706 newly registered.

EnergyTransition.org: Germany’s new government can’t just walk away from climate protection 

Germany’s Climate Protection Act aims to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions to zero by 2045. The incoming new government has to adhere to this law.