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News | EU climate policy

EU climate target 2040: The chancellor puts his foot down

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.

By Lukas Knigge and Horand Knaup

News | EU climate policy

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

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.

By Lukas Knigge and Bernhard Pötter