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Merz in Belém: Climate policy is industrial policy

In Belém, the German Chancellor primarily wanted to send a message to his own country: Rather than presenting new ideas, he emphasized his government’s economic policy priorities of competitiveness and innovation. According to him, they do not preclude taking action to tackle climate change.

08. November 2025
Friedrich Merz at the climate conference in Belém.

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Last updated: 08. November 2025