Jan 07: Climate Challenges and Political Unrest in Germany

January 07, 2026 04:49

About this episode

Explore Germany's mixed climate progress, the fallout from the Brandenburg coalition collapse, and the investigation into a left-wing terrorist attack. We also discuss the severe winter storm 'Elli' impacting travel and the financial implications of rising solar energy amidst climate penalties.

00:00 - Germany Today
00:39 - Germany’s Climate Progress in 2025 Shows Mixed Results Amid Record Emissions Trading Revenues
01:37 - Brandenburg Coalition Collapse Signals Deep Political Divisions and Uncertain Future
02:21 - Federal Prosecutor Investigates Left-Wing Terrorist Arson Attack on Berlin Power Grid
03:06 - Severe Winter Storm 'Elli' to Bring Freezing Temperatures and Travel Disruptions Across Germany
03:49 - Germany Faces €34 Billion Climate Penalties Amid Solar Energy Rise
04:35 - Finishing up

Federal Prosecutor Investigates Left-Wing Terrorist Arson Attack on Berlin Power Grid
Brandenburg Coalition Collapse Signals Deep Political Divisions and Uncertain Future
Germany Faces €34 Billion Climate Penalties Amid Solar Energy Rise
Germany’s Climate Progress in 2025 Shows Mixed Results Amid Record Emissions Trading Revenues
Severe Winter Storm 'Elli' to Bring Freezing Temperatures and Travel Disruptions Across Germany

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