Merkel Agrees to Ease Cuts in Wind Aid to Appease Regions
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping back from proposals to reduce assistance for wind power to gain support for her energy policy from regional governments.
Germany will allow more onshore wind projects and ease cuts in offshore-wind subsidies, Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said after he and Merkel met with state heads. At least four northern states had complained that the planned cuts threatened jobs.