Minister Schneider presents CO2 balance for 2025 - Germany to unveil 2025 greenhouse gas emissions report this weekend

The German government will release its first assessment of greenhouse gas emissions for 2025 this Saturday. The report comes as part of the annual review required by the Climate Protection Act, with the Federal Environment Agency set to submit its findings by March 15.

Earlier this year, the think tank Agora Energiewende suggested emissions had fallen again—but at a much slower pace than before. Official figures and projections will now be confirmed at a press conference led by Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) and agency president Dirk Messner.

The assessment will outline how CO₂ emissions changed in 2025 and forecast future trends under current climate policies. These include the Coal Phase-out Act, the Buildings Energy Act, and expanded targets under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Other key measures are CO₂ pricing through national emissions trading (introduced in 2021) and the Climate Action Act 2021, which sets sector-specific reduction goals.

Agora Energiewende's earlier analysis highlighted these policies as drivers for renewables, energy efficiency, and electrification. Their 2023–2025 reports noted progress but warned of a slowdown in emission cuts. On Saturday at 12:00 PM, Schneider and Messner will present the official data. Their briefing will clarify whether Germany remains on track to meet its climate targets or if further action is needed.

The report's findings will determine whether existing measures are sufficient to meet long-term climate goals. If emissions continue to fall too slowly, policymakers may need to adjust strategies.

The press conference will also signal how the government plans to address any shortfalls in its climate commitments.