Greenpeace Urges Merz to Uphold Key Climate Policies After Election Win

The environmental group calls on Friedrich Merz to maintain the heating law, 2045 climate neutrality goal, and affordable public transit initiatives.

Greenpeace has appealed to Friedrich Merz, Germany's likely next Chancellor, to uphold the Heating Law and other climate policies following his election victory.
The Heating Law, based on EU directives, is critical for Germany's target of achieving climate neutrality by 2045, according to Greenpeace's statement.
The environmental group also emphasized the importance of the EU's 2035 ban on new combustion engine vehicle registrations for economic planning stability.
Greenpeace called for the continuation of the affordable 'Deutschlandticket' and improved public transportation access, especially in rural areas.
To fund these climate initiatives, Greenpeace proposed reforms to Germany's debt brake and more equitable taxation of large fortunes.