EU SUMMIT German presidency sets 20 pct renewable energy target by 2020 UPDATE |
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(Adds that Merkel 'hopeful' of deal)BRUSSELS (AFX) - The EU's German presidency is maintaining its proposed binding target for 20 pct of the bloc's energy to come from renewable sources by 2020, according to a draft copy of a summit text obtained by deutsche presse-agentur.German chancellor Angela Merkel said on her way into the EU summit here that the text is 'a breakthrough as regards energy policy and climate policy' in the EU.'I'm hopeful that it will be adopted,' Merkel said.simon.zekaria@thomson.comjms/vm/jfrCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2007. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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EU SUMMIT Merkel says no deal yet on renewable energy, but still hopeful 