‘Must do better’ — German renewables sector’s sobering verdict on Scholz’s first year

On the anniversary of the ‘traffic light’ coalition’s pledge to turbocharge the energy transition, renewables groups are warning that expansion is too slow

Promises: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz at an EU summit to discuss Ukraine, energy, economic issues and external relations.
Promises: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz at an EU summit to discuss Ukraine, energy, economic issues and external relations.Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 9 December 2022, 13:05Updated 12 December 2022, 13:45
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