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Climate change takes back seat in Germany's 2025 election

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Giulia Saudelli
February 12, 2025

Ahead of Germany's federal election, migration, security and the German economy have dominated the political debate. Even though 2024 was the hottest year of record, German politicians have little to say about climate policy.

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