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Published on: 11. September 2025

EU climate target 2040: The chancellor puts his foot down

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the appointment of Environment Minister Carsten Schneider in May 2025. (IMAGO / Revierfoto)

The debate about the EU's 2040 climate target had the potential to divide the coalition. The SPD in particular was furious. Now the Chancellor has personally made it clear that the coalition agreement applies.

Lukas Knigge
Horand Knaup

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Last updated: 11. September 2025

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