How ‘Green’ Is Germany’s Stimulus?

The video discusses the shortcomings of Germany's green stimulus package, highlighting the lack of alignment with climate goals. It explores potential changes to make policies greener, focusing on R&D and innovation. The hydrogen strategy is examined, emphasizing the transition from blue to green hydrogen. Public issues like autobahn speed limits and meat consumption are addressed, noting their limited impact on emissions. The video concludes with a discussion on EU infrastructure spending and the challenges of CO2 pricing, suggesting that current prices are too low to drive significant change.

What are the main shortcomings of the current stimulus packages in relation to climate goals?

What changes could be made to enhance the climate impact of investments?

Discuss the future of hydrogen production in Germany as mentioned in the text.

What role does carbon capture and storage (CCS) play in the hydrogen strategy?

Why is limiting meat consumption considered a difficult topic in the context of climate measures?

How does the German package aim to meet EU green infrastructure spending requirements?

What are the challenges associated with CO2 pricing in Germany?