Germany commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045

Germany became the third country after France and the Netherlands to publish an explicit fossil fuel phase-out plan, marking a shift from previous carbon-neutrality pledges to an economy-wide transition away from oil and gas.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 9:37 AM PT · 3 articles

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Coverage

3d Climate Home News Germany unveils plan to end use of fossil fuels in energy sector by 2045 — Germany became the third country to publish a fossil fuel phase out plan, after France and the Netherlands, as calls grow for more countries to follow The post…

3d Guardian Environment Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045 — Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality Europe’s biggest economy, Germany, has…

3d via Bluesky Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045 — Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

Primary sources

bundesumweltministerium.de Deutschlands Roadmap für die schrittweise Abkehr von fossilen Energien- BMUKN - Download — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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More coverage from around the web

agora-energiewende.org Germany’s Energy Transition | Agora Energiewende

cleanenergywire.org Germany, EU remain heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels | Clean Energy Wire

bnnbloomberg.ca Germany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs, heat pumps

cleanenergywire.org German heating law draft details green fuels quota, drops 2045 fossil fuel ban | Clean Energy Wire

aol.co.uk Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045 - AOL

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