'Merkel government’s plans for net zero in 2045 look like an electoral ploy'

Germany's governing politicians are suddenly falling over themselves to rewrite climate policies but younger voters won't be fooled, writes Bernd Radowitz

German finance minister Olaf Scholz (l), energy minister Peter Altmaier (background) and Chancellor Angela Merkel(r).
German finance minister Olaf Scholz (l), energy minister Peter Altmaier (background) and Chancellor Angela Merkel(r).Foto: Sean Gallup/Getty Images
Published 6 May 2021, 10:03Updated 7 May 2021, 16:34
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