Germany, as Europe's leading economy, is strategically shifting towards hydrogen to decarbonize its industry and energy production following the abandonment of nuclear power and commitment to phase out coal. Economy Minister Robert Habeck underlines the importance of this strategy for the country's energy transition. To secure hydrogen supplies, Germany is diversifying sources by collaborating with countries like Canada, Qatar, and Australia, aiming to cover 50-70% of its hydrogen needs with imports by 2030. Plans include utilizing hydrogen in energy-intensive sectors like steel production and potentially substituting natural gas in power plants. However, criticisms point to the lack of concrete measures and milestones in the roadmap, urging for a uniform international certification system. The urgency for new energy sources post-Russian gas era adds pressure to manage internal ambitions while integrating into a global framework. Future prospects entail building infrastructure, strengthening partnerships, and developing a certification system to solidify Germany's role in the global hydrogen economy and energy transition.