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At this year's @MunSecConf #MSC2019 , Angela Merkel just suggested something that didn't get much attention but is remarkable:
During Q&A, she said there could be more to the #FridaysForFuture protests by schoolchildren demanding action on climate change than meets the eye.
During Q&A, she said there could be more to the #FridaysForFuture protests by schoolchildren demanding action on climate change than meets the eye.
“In Germany now, children are protesting for climate protection.... But you can't imagine that all German children, after years, and without any outside influence, suddenly hit on the idea that they have to take part in this process."
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Merkel's statement followed her warning that, “Europe has opponents. This hybrid warfare from Russia can be felt every day in every European country.”
Merkel spokesperson reacts, says Merkel quoted #FridayForFuture to illustrate the way campaigns are mobilized online and that Merkel embraces the students' engagement for climate policy.
Here's what Merkel said on stage.
