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Skateboards, climate change and freedom: Germany’s next-generation parliament

A new generation of lawmakers is entering Germany’s Parliament. They felt ignored by the previous government, so they set out to change that by winning elections.
France drops plans to enshrine climate fight in constitution
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France drops plans to enshrine climate fight in constitution

The announcement marked a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had framed the constitutional change as the symbolic backbone of his environmental policies.
EU proposes a climate law. Greta Thunberg hears 'empty words'
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EU proposes a climate law. Greta Thunberg hears 'empty words'

The bill would set a target of net zero carbon emissions across the bloc by 2050. That is decades later than what many activists say is needed.
A head-scarf ban and carbon taxes: Austria's Kurz to govern with green party in unlikely partnership
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A head-scarf ban and carbon taxes: Austria's Kurz to govern with green party in unlikely partnership

After months of negotiations, conservatives and progressive Greens have agreed on a coalition that could be a harbinger for the rest of Europe.
Swiss Voters appear to deliver ‘green wave,’ rebuking far right
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Swiss Voters appear to deliver ‘green wave,’ rebuking far right

In parliamentary elections on Sunday, two Green parties had historic successes, according to projections based on preliminary results. “We expected a Green wave but it’s a tsunami, almost,” one political scientist said.
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