# Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045

https://mins.news/en/item/70954

- The Guardian, 2026-09-23 16:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/23/germany-commits-for-first-time-to-phasing-out-fossil-fuels-by-2045

> Germany has for the first time explicitly committed to transitioning away from fossil fuels by 2045. Its roadmap aims to raise renewables’ share of electricity from 55% to 80% by 2030, while campaigners call the pledge a notable shift but warn the economic ministry is still pushing for greater gas use.

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