US EditionEU should relax net-zero target, German energy minister says
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The Minister of Economic Affairs is promoting a radical realignment of German energy policy – and is seeking a close link with the US government. Reiche is also calling for more flexibility in climate targets.
The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs says that the economy must take precedence over climate targets. The EU's goal of climate neutrality by 2050 could not be achieved.
The EU has committed itself to becoming climate neutral for 24 years – Katherina Reiche wants to soften this goal. At a US conference, the Minister of Economy talks about a gap of up to ten percent.
Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche criticized the "rigid" EU climate targets at an energy conference in the USA. One cannot afford to lose the "energy-intensive industries in Europe and Germany". To rely only on solar and wind energy is "naiv".
Germany and the EU have agreed on fixed climate targets. However, during a visit to the USA, the German Minister for Economic Affairs questions them.
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