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German EU Presidency Aims at Strengthening Offshore Wind
Image: PixabayOfficial Press Release WindEurope:
The German EU Presidency wants to strengthen offshore wind – here is what they need to do now
Germany has taken over the rotating EU Council Presidency from Croatia. As part of the trio presidency, Germany will hold the position until 1 January 2021 before passing it on to Portugal. In the rather short time frame, the German Presidency aims to develop and adopt several important energy policies – with a strong focus on offshore wind.
The German Presidency Programme underlines the fundamental importance of the EU Green Deal for Europe’s recovery from COVID19. Germany intends to play its full part in shaping an “economic, technological and social transformation process” that is “economically balanced, socially just and supported by society as a whole”. To help deliver this transformation, the German Presidency is betting on offshore wind and... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope
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