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Published on: 10. September 2025

EU climate target for 2040: German positioning becomes a hanging game

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

The debate surrounding the EU's 2040 climate target has the potential to divide the coalition. The Federal Chancellery apparently aims to leave the decision on the climate target to the heads of state and government in the European Council.

Lukas Knigge
Bernhard Pötter

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Last updated: 10. September 2025

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