Overview

• Germany's highest court halted government plans to vote on legislation encouraging citizens to replace fossil fuel heating systems with renewable alternatives due to a lack of adequate deliberation time.
• The ruling coalition was denied the opportunity to move past disputes over a key climate policy plan that has contributed to declining poll ratings.
• The legislation aimed to require new heating systems be at least 65% powered by renewable energy and apply to new housing starting next year.
• An opposition lawmaker argued for more detailed consideration of the legislation leading to the court issuing an injunction in his favor.
• The court found that the lawmaker's rights were violated due to insufficient time to review last-minute amendments to the legislation before the final vote.