The new German coalition government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz and finance minister Lars Klingbeil, has outlined key priorities in infrastructure and climate policies. These include unlocking 500 billion euros for infrastructure and climate neutrality, tax incentives for e-mobility, lowering electricity tax and grid fees, and reforming the CO2 storage law. The government aims to attract investments by speeding up permitting processes for hydrogen and wind power projects. While the coalition seems cautious in surpassing current EU climate targets, it is committed to the immediate action program that focuses on specific measures without major additional provisions. Despite the emphasis on swift decision-making, critics such as the BDEW have raised concerns about the exclusion of new gas power plant constructions in the immediate action program, which they see as vital for the coal phase-out and ensuring energy security in the country.