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Government pushes German coal exit stocktake to 2027
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Germany's government delays its mandated 2026 stocktake of the coal phaseout to 2027 to include the impact of new gas-fired power plant tenders, aiming for a more robust analysis of electricity supply security and the coal exit timetable.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You must factor in delayed regulatory clarity on coal phaseout progress until 2027, which may extend uncertainty for energy and climate-focused investments in Germany. This delay offers a window to engage early with upcoming gas plant capacity auctions that will shape the energy mix through the 2030s.
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