The German government is formulating a comprehensive strategy to import green hydrogen as part of its decarbonization efforts. The plan includes leveraging pipelines from countries like Denmark, Norway, and the UK, with future extensions to northern Africa through Italy. While the focus is on green hydrogen from renewable sources, Germany is open to low-carbon options like hydrogen derived from natural gas with carbon capture and storage. To support the development of the hydrogen supply system, the government is utilizing state support initiatives such as the H2Global import scheme, IPCEI for infrastructure, and 'climate contracts' for industrial transformation. Stringent criteria are set for imported hydrogen products, emphasizing social standards, sustainable water supply, land use, and local value creation. Recognizing the importance of green hydrogen in decarbonizing challenging sectors like steelmaking and chemicals, Germany acknowledges that local production may not meet the projected demand, leading to agreements like the recent contract for importing green ammonia from Egypt. The government's push for an international certification system underscores its commitment to ensuring imported hydrogen adheres to high standards in sustainability and social responsibility.