Global Briefing: Germany coalition deal eyes €100bn in climate-related spending

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European leaders look to ramp up clean energy spending in response to growing geopolitical risks

German political parties locked in discussions over forming a new coalition government have reportedly agreed on a key defence and infrastructure financial package that could see €100bn allocated to climate-related...

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