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Merz: Climate policy must not 'endanger' German industry

At a major climate-policy gathering, Merz urged easing regulations and reworking the EU carbon trading scheme to protect industry.

Published Apr 22, 2026, 10:20 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Friedrich Merz told a major climate-policy gathering Wednesday that climate measures must not 'endanger' German industry. He said industry should be unshackled from harmful regulations and specifically urged reworking the EU's carbon trading scheme to shield businesses.