OpinionMinister Reiche and the EU climate target: Ministry refuses to acknowledge any attacks on emissions targets
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Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to EU Climate Goals Amid DebateThe ministry confirms adherence to climate targets while considering adjustments if economic performance suffers by 2050.
- Minister Reiche called for increased flexibility on the EU climate target, mentioning a possible 5 to 10 percent gap by 2050 during the Ceraweek conference.
- The Federal Ministry of Economics stated that the government remains committed to both German and European climate objectives.
- State Secretary Wetzel indicated that adjustments will be evaluated where climate protection efforts negatively impact economic competitiveness.
- Green party MP Joswig criticized Reiche’s remarks as a risk to sustainable economic development and urged focus on renewable energy solutions.
that by 2050 there might still be a gap of about 5 to 10 percent— Katherina Reiche, speaking at Ceraweek, on the EU climate target
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