The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has signed off on the Building Modernization Act despite the failure to meet its central demand. The cabinet aims to have the revised bill passed by the Bundestag before the summer recess.

14. May 2026

German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has received too little support, even from within his own party. (picture alliance/Chris Emil Janßen)

Last updated: 14. May 2026