Europe’s Push for Tougher Climate Goals Puts Merkel in Spotlight

EU Commission proposes stiffer 2030 target for CO2 reductions
Germany will lead negotiations with member states on new goal

Angela Merkel — Angela Merkel
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By Ewa Krukowska, Raymond Colitt, and Jonathan Stearns

September 16, 2020 at 9:49 AM EDT

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The European Commission’s hopes to reduce carbon emissions are likely to hinge on Germany’s Angela Merkel.

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