Green goals: Merkel agrees coalition blueprint with SPD
Deal could revive Germany's 'grand coalition' and retain long term emission targets, but negotiating blueprint remains light on details for future climate strategy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly made a breakthrough in the long-running coalition talks to form a national government, paving the way for another 'grand coalition' between her party, the...
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