German coalition government divided over constitutional climate measures
Most outlets reported the division within Germany’s coalition government over enshrining climate protection in the constitution, with SPD ministers pushing for constitutional backing for nature conservation and other parties, such as Merz’s, raising concerns about costs and funding hurdles. A few also noted criticism of the Chancellor for lacking a clear plan to address heat and water shortages, but this was presented as secondary in most coverage.
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Germany’s coalition at odds over climate legislation
• SPD ministers seek constitutional backing for nature conservation • Merz’s party warns of costs, hurdles over proposed funding • Chancellor accused of lacking a plan on heat, water shortages BERLIN: As much of Europe swelters under a heat wave, a group of German ministers wants to enshrine climate protection in the constitution, a plan that sparked pushback from within the government on Monda...
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Germany's coalition govt split over putting climate in constitution
As much of Europe swelters under a heatwave, a group of German ministers wants to enshrine climate protection in the constitution, a plan that sparked pushback from within the government Monday.
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