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Germany news: 2030 climate goals in danger, experts warn

Deutsche Welle Monday 18 May 2026, 10:30 UTC 1 min read
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Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev.

Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev.
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