Merkel
Politics
Final draft of Climate Action Plan 2050 sets out pathway for up to 95 per cent greenhouse gas emission reduction from 1990 baseline, but green groups criticise removal of sector specific targets
09 September 2016
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Carbon Trading
German Chancellor calls for action to be taken in September to tackle low price of carbon
07 May 2013
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Legislation
Energy giant's chief hails target to source 60 per cent of power from renewables by 2050 as an important step for Germany's future
29 September 2010
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Legislation
As EU negotiators call on the US to end Copenhagen deadlock, German Chancellor prepares to tell Congress it must do more to tackle climate change
03 November 2009
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Legislation
Optimism waning as Germany accused of seeking to undermine emissions trading scheme
11 December 2008
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Transport
Despite lobbying from manufacturers, Chancellor Merkel signals support for stringent new car emission standards
10 June 2008
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