Wind energy just had a record year in Germany — but the federal election could shake things up

In 2024, aeolian energy in Germany saw significant growth with an increase in permit awards for onshore wind turbines, but the upcoming Feb. 23 election has created uncertainty due to skepticism from leading parties. The CDU’s Friedrich Merz views wind power as a “transitional technology,” while the far-right AfD has threatened to dismantle all wind turbines and questioned climate change, despite their second-place polling position. Other major parties have committed to not forming a coalition with the AfD, making the CDU’s stance on wind power more influential for the next government.

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