Germany's Constitutional Amendment on Climate Neutrality Definition

The German government has initiated a constitutional amendment impacting the definition of climate neutrality. The amendment includes the phrase “Klimaneutralität bis 2045” in the constitution, but it appears to establish a purpose for state budget expenditures rather than a binding obligation. Furthermore, it introduces Article 143h, which provides the state with the option to incur debt to fund investments related to climate neutrality for the next twelve years but does not enforce an obligation to reach this target. This decision has sparked debate over the legal implications of this new clause.