German energy minister: ‘EU partners think we are crazy’

According to EurActiv on the 15 April 2014, Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's Energy Minister, blamed Europe's periphery for dragging its feet on global warming and renewable energies. But the Green party, and NGO Greenpeace, accused the coal-friendly politician of hypocrisy.

The German minister was speaking at the presentation of the climate change report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Germany expects quick deal over 'ambitious' EU climate goals http://www.europeansources.info/record/germany-expects-quick-deal-over-ambitious-eu-climate-goals/

ESO: Background information: IPCC Report: A changing climate creates pervasive risks but opportunities exist for effective responses. Responses will face challenges with high warming of the climate http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-ipcc-report-a-changing-climate-creates-pervasive-risks-but-opportunities-exist-for-effective-responses-responses-will-face-challenges-with-high-warming-of-the-climate/

EurActiv, 13.06.14: Berlin pushes Brussels to expedite emissions trading reforms http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/berlin-pushes-brussels-expedite-emissions-trading-reforms-302794

EurActiv, 18.07.14: Merkel announces ambitious targets at Petersberg Climate Dialogue http://www.euractiv.com/sections/energy/merkel-announces-ambitious-targets-petersberg-climate-dialogue-303553

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