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News 16 May 2019 - 13:57 No EU country on track for 2030 climate goal, Germany ranks second to last – report
News 16 May 2019 - 08:45 Germany to miss 2030 climate goal by wide margin without action across economy
News 15 May 2019 - 12:25 Germany’s far-right AfD focuses on climate denial ahead of EU elections to woo disgruntled voters
News 15 May 2019 - 12:23 Clear-cut Climate Action Law is in German steel industry’s own interest – env min
News 15 May 2019 - 12:02 Merkel’s net-zero 2050 pledge “nod to Paris”, revival of CCS debate – opinions
News 14 May 2019 - 16:28 Merkel says climate cabinet to discuss how Germany can reach net-zero emissions by 2050
News 14 May 2019 - 13:30 Energy researchers spell out four reasons for slow emissions reduction in Germany
News 13 May 2019 - 14:14 Germans consider climate issue biggest challenge for Europe on eve of EP elections
News 13 May 2019 - 14:12 CO₂ price must not put additional burden on citizens –Social Democrat leader
News 13 May 2019 - 14:06 Think tanks call for climate action law that includes CO₂ price for transport, buildings
News 13 May 2019 - 14:00 Next phase of global climate policy requires more national action – and a CO2 price
News 10 May 2019 - 13:27 Deutsche Bahn CEO calls for expanding Europe’s rail network and more climate action in transport
News 10 May 2019 - 11:33 Merkel proposes European coalition of willing for CO₂ price in transport, buildings and agriculture
News 8 May 2019 - 13:42 Germany, Poland not among EU countries appealing for greater climate ambition – media
News 7 May 2019 - 13:32 Expanding European emissions trade to transport and buildings “very difficult” – economists
News 7 May 2019 - 12:34 Need to take into account citizens’ wishes and concerns for climate action in transport – acatech
News 7 May 2019 - 12:30 Regulatory reform needed to reach 2030 renewables expansion goal – Renewable Energy Federation