Merkel Seeks Momentum for Net Zero Emissions in Europe by 2050
- Germany wants EU leaders to advance work on long-term plan
- Heads of state likely to stop short of approving 2050 strategy
Angela Merkel, Germany's chancellor.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is seeking to build momentum within the European Union about moving toward adopting a goal for zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century.
Germany, which is Europe’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, is asking heads of EU states to endorse further work on how to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. That would be the first time leaders mention the date in a political statement and will help build the case for action.