Published: January 19th, 2023,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025
The images of the clearing of the village of Lützerath tarnish Germany’s reputation in international climate negotiations, according to expert Richard Klein. This would give other countries the ability to insist on a slower transition and justify the suppression of civil society.
Richard Klein, climate expert at the think tank Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
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Mr. Klein, do the images from Lützerath have any impact on Germany’s position in global climate policy?