"We want to contribute to a reduction in climate change and Germany will make huge efforts to combat it. A transformation which leads to deindustrialization will not be accepted by the public and will ultimately hinder innovation."
"Clean energy has become a driver of growth. In Germany, the clean-tech sector has grown 50% faster than the overall economy since 2010."
"An update to the European Union's emissions trading system (ETS) rules with a clear focus on maintaining competitiveness is needed to make the scheme fit for the future."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that climate protection policies should not impede economic progress. He advocated for multilateral and effective climate policies to maintain public support. Merz highlighted the growth potential in clean energy investments, predicting the green technology market will nearly triple by 2035. He noted that the clean-tech sector in Germany has outpaced the overall economy since 2010. Additionally, he supported emissions trading but called for updates to the EU's system to ensure competitiveness.
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