The issue is that Germany is restarting existing coal plants to move from Russian gas.

Discussion from NPR (I’m American, surely there are better sources in German media).

The plan is that they will operate through the winter and profits will be used to build more renewable generation. As an energy person, I am HIGHLY skeptical. Even with more renewables, the situation will likely be similar next winter and thereafter. They’re doing the best they can in a situation that was totally avoidable. I would say the same about my country, though the circumstances are different.