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Greens win €100bn climate concession as Germany prepares for key vote

Soon-to-be opposition Greens make climate commitments a precondition of support to allow new coalition to reach two-thirds majority for constitutional amendment

Parliamentary group co-leaders of Germany's Greens Britta Hasselmann (R) and Katharina Droege (L) after striking a deal with CDU party leader Merz.
Parliamentary group co-leaders of Germany's Greens Britta Hasselmann (R) and Katharina Droege (L) after striking a deal with CDU party leader Merz.Photo: RALF HIRSCHBERGER/AFP/Getty
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Published 17 March 2025, 09:58Updated 17 March 2025, 10:44
EuropeGermanyFriedrich MerzFinanceVestas