Green Recovery: Germany unveils plans for €40bn climate spending surge

Raft of energy efficiency, green transport, and hydrogen programmes put at heart of €130bn stimulus package, as Bank of England confirms financial support for airlines
The German government has unveiled plans for a massive €130bn stimulus package that features at least €40bn climate-related spending. In a move that will set a bar that other government's mulling green...
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