“Economics minister (Sigmar) Gabriel risks tens ofthousands of jobs and causing municipalities billions in revenue losses,” saysGreenpeace energy expert Niklas Schinerl.
The cabinet in Berlin is slated to approve a draft of theEEG reform tomorrow.
Chancellor Angela Merkel and her economics and energyminister Gabriel after a meeting with state premiers last week have softenedthe proposal somewhat, making caps and cuts to onshore wind less severe.
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