https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/only-the-starting-line-germany-plans-to-quit-fossil-fuels-by-2045Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/only-the-starting-line-germany-plans-to-quit-fossil-fuels-by-2045https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/only-the-starting-line-germany-plans-to-quit-fossil-fuels-by-2045#u85895Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:06:10 +0000Germany has committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, marking the first time the country has set a specific target date for a total exit. The strategy includes promoting heat pumps and electric vehicles to transition the energy infrastructure. This move comes as a response to calls from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for nations to present concrete fossil fuel exit plans. Additionally, reports indicate the country is on a path to reduce gas consumption by nearly 7 billion cubic meters by 2030.Why it mattersThe plan aligns Germany with broader international climate goals discussed a