Most states have implemented quite strict measures designed to slow down the spread of the coronavirus among their populations. For most sectors, these

Sonja Peterson assesses the German government's climate package.

Kiel Policy Brief No. 127: German greenhouse gas emission reductions outside the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) are insufficient, although a variety of instruments are used and considerable funds are spent.

The Kiel Institute demands comprehensive climate policy reforms from Germany and Europe to get its greenhouse gas emission development on track with emission reductions required for achieving Paris Climate Agreement. The goal must be to extend the...

The German Renewable Energy Law (EEG) has without doubt fostered the strong increase in renewable energy in Germany. It has been criticized though for i

Kiel Policy Brief No. 92: Carbon prices in the European emissions trading scheme are too low and different EU members states discuss additional national climate polices – such as the German climate levy for electricity generation.

Kiel Policy Brief No. 28. Cutting government subsidies could contribute substantially to consolidating the budget in Germany.

KBW 3: Cutting government subsidies could contribute substantially to consolidating the budget in Germany.

Kiel Policy Brief No. 21: A lifetime extension of nuclear power plants in Germany is controversially discussed.