Germany's Energy Transition Plan Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Elections

Economy Minister Habeck pushes for new gas power plant legislation to secure energy supply, but political instability threatens its passage.

Economy Minister Robert Habeck has proposed the Kraftwerkssicherheitsgesetz (KWSG) to address gaps in Germany's energy supply during the transition to renewables.
The plan includes building new hydrogen-compatible gas power plants and retrofitting existing facilities, with state subsidies estimated at €17 billion through 2045.
The legislation aims to ensure energy reliability as Germany phases out coal by 2038 and targets 80% renewable energy by 2030.
Political uncertainty following the collapse of the coalition government and upcoming February elections jeopardizes the law's passage and implementation timeline.
Critics argue the plan's reliance on fossil fuels undermines climate goals, while others call for greater focus on modernizing existing infrastructure.