German government agency says Merkel climate plan doomed to failure

A flagship 2030 action package would not push down emissions as targeted, a study for the government's own environmental protection agency finds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Environment Minister Svenja Schulze
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Environment Minister Svenja SchulzeFoto: Michele Tantussi/Getty Images
Published 6 March 2020, 10:06Updated 6 March 2020, 11:08
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