Updated Official List Details Violations Across Several Locations in Germany

Germany's new heating law could still be struck down by the Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe, according to legal experts advising the Bundestag. Despite revisions, the jurists continue to see a risk that the Building Energy Act (Gebäudeenergiegesetz) may be unconstitutional. The assessment comes from lawyers working for the German parliament, who have repeatedly flagged concerns about the legislation.

The law, a key part of the government's climate policy, aims to phase out fossil-fuel heating systems in favor of more sustainable alternatives. Ministers Klara Geywitz and Steffi Lemke have been involved in the legislative process, though the experts' warnings persist. The potential constitutional issues have not been fully resolved by the amendments made so far.

The final decision now rests with the court in Karlsruhe, which could declare the law invalid if it finds violations of fundamental rights or legislative procedures. The government has defended the law as necessary to meet climate targets, but the legal uncertainty remains a significant hurdle.