Gas extraction project in the North Sea: hesitant politicians, determined civil society
Yesterday, 2 July 2025, the German Government approved an agreement with the Netherlands. It enables the cross-border extraction of natural gas in the German North Sea and concludes a lengthy political process at several governance levels. A newly published IDOS study examines the political dynamics around marine gas extraction, the approval process and opposition to the Gateway to the Ems (GEMS) gas extraction project.
