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 shared responsibility for global climate; we have to reduce climate change below 2 degrees Celsius.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We all must work together to mitigate climate change and keep temperature increases manageable.
Angela Merkel emphasizes that addressing climate change is a collective duty that involves nations around the world. Her assertion that we need to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius highlights the urgency of action needed to protect our planet from severe environmental impacts.
Themes
Climate ChangeGlobal ResponsibilityEnvironmentSustainabilityTemperature Rise
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about climate policy, one might quote Angela Merkel to emphasize the necessity of global cooperation.
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