EU to become climate neutral by 2050

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First government statement  “Responsibility for Germany”

Strengthening Europe, expanding Germany's defence capabilities, boosting economic growth and ensuring an orderly migration policy were the focal points of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first government statement in the German Bundestag.

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The goal: climate action - The team: Europe EU to become climate neutral by 2050

Climate action only works as a team. We can only keep global warming down to significantly under 2° Celsius, or better still to under 1.5° Celsius, in time if as many states, private companies and individuals as possible are involved. By 2050 Europe is to become the first continent that emits only unavoidable greenhouse gases and completely offsets these few remaining emissions.