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State Parliament decides on groundbreaking changes to the Climate Protection Act!
On July 23, 2025, the state parliament in Stuttgart passed a climate protection law that anchors federal guidelines in state law.
State Parliament decides on groundbreaking changes to the Climate Protection Act!
On July 23, 2025, the state parliament in Stuttgart passed a bill to amend the Climate Protection and Climate Change Adaptation Act with the votes of the Greens, CDU and SPD. This decision represents a significant step in the country's climate policy. However, the amendment laws from the FDP and AfD as well as an amendment from the SPD were rejected. This means that the Federal Heat Act and the Federal Climate Adaptation Act are anchored directly in state law.
Rüdiger Tonojan from the Greens emphasized that this change in the law would secure federal funds for the municipalities. Municipalities in particular benefit from the new regulations because it makes it easier for them to implement heat planning. Natalie Pfau-Weller from the CDU emphasized the importance of adapting to the consequences of climate change and pointed out the need not only to formulate climate goals, but also to actively implement them.
Demands for adjustments and warnings
Katrin Steinhülb-Joos from the SPD, however, pointed out a critical gap in CO₂ reduction by 2030, which was recognized by the Climate Expert Council. This challenge could present the country with problems that need to be overcome in order not to lose sight of the climate goals. Daniel Karrais from the FDP, on the other hand, called for fewer regulations and a simplification of the regulations. He criticized the planned documentation requirements and suggested that the state should adapt to the federal goal instead of being climate neutral five years earlier.
The AfD, represented by Joachim Steyer, rejects the new law and warns that high energy costs could drive companies abroad. This position highlights the tensions within the political spectrum regarding the implementation of climate protection measures and their impact on the economy.
Goal of climate neutrality
Environment Minister Thekla Walker from the Greens remains committed to the goal of being climate neutral by 2040. She not only sees the measures as necessary, but also aims to position the country as an innovative research and business location. This dual strategy is intended to ensure that both environmental standards and economic interests are protected.
The new legislation represents a significant step in German climate policy. For further information on the Climate Adaptation Act, we recommend visiting the website of the Federal Environment Ministry, where comprehensive details of the measures and goals are published: Federal Environment Ministry.
The adopted bill is part of a broader plan to counter the challenges of climate change and set the necessary course for a sustainable future. Government Gazettereports on the crucial discussions and votes that led to this result.