Nobody in Europe will be abandoned. Nobody in Europe will be excluded. Europe only succeeds if we work together.
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We have to ensure politically that what's doable can indeed by translated into law, but what's not doable mustn't become European law. Otherwise, the auto industry will work somewhere with higher carbon emissions - and we can't want that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of balancing political feasibility with environmental responsibility in legislation.
Angela Merkel highlights the delicate balance that must be maintained in political decision-making, especially regarding legislation related to environmental policies. She warns that if impractical ideas are proposed as law, the consequences could lead industries, like the auto sector, to operate in regions with laxer environmental regulations, ultimately resulting in higher carbon emissions. Thus, it is crucial to ensure that only feasible and effective environmental laws are enacted.
Themes
PoliticsLawEnvironmentAuto IndustryCarbon Emissions
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about new environmental regulations, this quote can be used to argue for realistic policy-making.
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