Merkel

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

German Chancellor calls for action to be taken in September to tackle low price of carbon

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

Official: "We should try to complete the job earlier than later"

Senate delay means no bill likely before Copenhagen

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

Optimism waning as Germany accused of seeking to undermine emissions trading scheme

Despite lobbying from manufacturers, Chancellor Merkel signals support for stringent new car emission standards