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German Blue Chips Seek Green Lift as Minister Urges Patience
- Joint plea of 68 companies seeks post-crisis green spending
- Cabinet minister says tackling coronavirus is first priority
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The biggest companies in Europe’s largest economy pushed German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stimulate green investments ahead of a major climate conference on Monday.
Deutsche Telekom AG, ThyssenKrupp AG, Bayer SE and over 60 other companies want ambitious, post-crisis policy focused on cutting emissions, according to a joint statement. The plea was launched as Germany convenes its annual Petersberger Climate Dialog conference, taking place online this year and connecting leaders from 30 nations with the intent of keeping momentum of the Paris Climate accord.