Germany is bound to miss its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, according to the government's climate advisory body.
In contrast with earlier statements by Economy and Climate Minister Robert Habeck, the Council of Experts on Climate Change thinks the 2030 target will not be met.
In March, Habeck said: "If we stay on course, we will achieve our 2030 climate targets."
Chairman of the council, Hans-Martin Henning, takes a different view.
"Overall, we cannot confirm the cumulative target achievement for the years 2021 to 2030 shown by the 2024 projection data; on the contrary, we assume that the target will not be met," Henning said on Monday.
The council's 130-page report published on Monday is based on the projections of Germany's Federal Environment Agency (UBA).
Germany's Climate Law stipulates that greenhouse gas emissions are to be reduced by at least 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
By 2040, it should be at least 88% and by 2045, Germany should reach climate neutrality - meaning it emits no more emissions than it can compensate for.
