Bavaria's Climate Goal Questioned once More by Aiwanger

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Bavaria's Economic Minister, Hubert Aiwanger, raises doubts about the state's aim to achieve climate neutrality by 2040. He commented in the "Augsburger Allgemeinen" (on Tuesday), saying, "It's rather ambitious, we've got 15 years until 2040." However, he cautioned against being too uptight on the goal considering the loss of competitiveness we're experiencing. "We need to make sure we don't end up CO2-free and broke in the long run," he pointed out.

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2. Hubert Aiwanger, a prominent figure in Bavarian politics, warned against being too strict with the climate goal, fearing the potential loss of competitiveness for the state and the risk of becoming CO2-free and broke in the long run.
3. Free voters in Bavaria might find the Climate target debated by the Government and Parties a crucial aspect in their voting decisions, as the issue of climate change is becoming increasingly important for many citizens.
4. Munich, the largest city in Bavaria, will likely face significant changes in its infrastructure and economy as the Free State works towards its ambitious Climate goal.

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