The German chancellor said ambitious climate goals can 'only be reached with the support of society'
Saturday she welcomed the weekly school protests for greater efforts to stem man-made climate change.
Over the past months, students have taken to the streets to demand greater climate efforts across the world, following the example of 16-year-old Swedish activistThe protests have provoked varying reactions from politicians, with some in Europe expressing support while others criticize the students for skipping school.
Merkel said she knew"that the school children want some things to happen faster, like the coal exit," but cautioned that it was"important to reconcile jobs, competitiveness and climate goals."
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