On Tuesday, sources involved in the talks said that Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), Greens, and Free Democrats, who are negotiating to establish a new government, have agreed to commit to a coal phase-out by 2030 in a coalition deal.
They have also agreed to end power generation from gas by 2040 which would imply that gas heating systems would be banned in new buildings and replaced in the existing buildings.
By 2035, Germany would likely put an end to the sales of new combustion engine cars. This plan coincided with European Commission plans but the Greens had wanted an earlier date.
The three parties also want to allow blue hydrogen while agreeing to form a beefed-up climate ministry to include industry and energy policy.
They are in the final stages of clinching a coalition agreement and hope to present the deal on Wednesday.
