Germany Rebuts Trump's Debate Claims on Energy Policy

German Foreign Ministry fact-checks Trump's assertions about their renewable energy progress and fossil fuel usage.

During a recent presidential debate, Trump claimed Germany had reverted to traditional energy sources after failing to transition to renewables.
Germany's Foreign Ministry responded by stating that over 50% of their energy comes from renewable sources and that they are phasing out coal and nuclear plants.
The German response also mocked Trump’s debunked claim about Haitian migrants eating pets, emphasizing the importance of addressing disinformation.
Trump's former U.S. ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, accused the German government of election interference following their rebuttal.
Germany has faced energy challenges due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict but continues to invest heavily in renewable energy and plans to eliminate coal by 2038.