Secretary-General at the International Transport Forum Annual Summit (Leipzig, 22nd May 2013)

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Labour migration: Germany is open to graduates but immigration is difficult for medium-skilled workers

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Climate change policies in Germany: make ambition pay

Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions substantially but remains an important emitter. Ambitious targets for climate change mitigation have been fixed and a broad range of environmental measures are being implemented.

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