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\u2022 February 2026 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Examples of socially just climate policies in Europe’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A key element for achieving climate targets in these sectors is the second emissions trading scheme for buildings and transport (ETS2) at European level, which will start in 2028. The ETS2 alone has a social imbalance, as richer households tend to be less burdened by a carbon price. Policy measures are needed that reduce emissions while ensuring social fairness. In our “Policy Brief” we highlight seven European examples of socially just climate policies in the buildings and transport sector which have been implemented already – and what we can learn from them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Download Policy Brief (English)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 January 2026 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘The European Emissions Trading System for Buildings and Transport (EU ETS2) and the social dimension’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The second emissions trading scheme for buildings and transport at European level (EU ETS2) was originally supposed to be introduced in 2027, but has been postponed by one year and will now start in 2028. Due to its regulatory effect, ETS2 is an important instrument for achieving climate targets. Our new background paper outlines the role of ETS2 in the mix of instruments, the current German situation with the Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG), what carbon prices can be expected, how social support could be shaped, and what are the most important issues now.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download Background Paper (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 December 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘The Climate and Transformation Fund from the perspective of private households’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), the central financing element for \u00a0transformation towards climate-neutrality in Germany, so far has taken social aspects into account only insufficiently. Our new analysis shows that in particular low- and middle-income households benefit only little from the subsidies, even though they bear a major share of the burden of carbon pricing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u2022 July 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Reform proposal for socially targeted renovation subsidies’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

We propose a reform of renovation subsidies in the current German Federal Funding for Efficient Buildings programme (BEG). Accompanied by associated changes in tenancy law, this can ensure a socially just transition in the building sector for all and provide greater support for low- and middle-income households.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download Reform Proposal (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 May 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Targeted support based on income’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

In our latest \u2018KlimaSozial kompakt\u2019, we show how socially targeted subsidies and relief measures can be structured. This includes a uniformly defined income concept, the establishment of a nationwide register containing income data, tax IDs and account details, and the consistent implementation of the once-only principle. This will also enable state modernisation and reducing bureaucracy of administrative processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download KlimaSozial kompakt (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 March 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Shaping the transformation of electricity grids in a climate-neutral and socially equitable manner’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The transformation of the electricity system in Germany is in full swing. Renewable energies increase significantly. In view of the high investment requirements in a relatively short period of time, it is important from a climate and social perspective to develop alternatives to levy financing and to systematically consider and evaluate the needs of low-income households at an early stage and implement support strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u2022 March 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Bringing affordable electric cars to the masses’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

How can targeted subsidies for electric cars be designed in such a way that they enable lower and middle income groups to switch to electric vehicles while also benefiting the climate and the economy? We (Zukunft KlimaSozial together with Agora Verkehrswende) propose a two-stage approach: The primary goal of the first stage should be to bring electric vehicles to the mass market and introduce income-based subsidies. A second stage should then provide greater support to people who are particularly affected by high carbon pricing. For implementation, we recommend a combination of subsidies for vehicle leasing, purchase loans and purchase grants, differentiated according to vehicle price and income.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download Discussion Paper (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 February 2025 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Examples of climate-social measures in Europe’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

More policy instruments are needed that reduce emissions while at the same time promoting social aspects. These climate and social measures are already being implemented in many European countries. In our \u2018KlimaSozial kompakt\u2019 we take a look at our neighbouring countries and present seven European examples from which Germany could learn.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download KlimaSozial kompakt (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 September 2024 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘A Social Climate Plan for Germany’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

By the end of June 2025, the German government must present a Social Climate Plan for the European Social Climate Fund. Read our Policy Brief to find out what the Social Climate Fund is and what it should include.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download Policy Brief (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 June 2024 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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‘Securing a socially just and climate-neutral future – 11 Insights for a Social Climate Policy’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

With the publication of our Summary \u2018Securing a socially just and climate-neutral future \u2013 11 Insights for a Social Climate Policy\u2019 in June 2024, we began our work as a new think tank, contributing our expertise, ideas and concepts to the social dialogue.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Download ’11 Insights’ (German only)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\u2022 June 2024 \u2022<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Short Version ‘Securing a socially just and climate-neutral future – 11 Insights for a Social Climate Policy’<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Short Version of our Summary \u2018Securing a socially just and climate-neutral future \u2013 11 Insights for a Social Climate Policy\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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