Germany unveils 2045 fossil fuel phase-out plan, doubling down on electrification

Germany has formalized a plan to eliminate coal, oil, and gas by 2045, reinforcing its existing climate strategy centered on electrification. The announcement reaffirms a previously stated trajectory rather than introducing a new target, but it signals policy continuity amid potential political shifts. The plan's credibility hinges on future implementation and grid decarbonization, which remain uncertain.