Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection? DW 05/24/2025
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Katherina Reiche, newly appointed Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of the CDU, expressed gratitude for her predecessor Robert Habeck's handling of the energy crisis following the Ukraine war. Despite prior conservative criticisms, she commended Habeck's efforts as being almost superhuman. Her focus now shifts to amending the controversial Heating Law, as outlined in the coalition agreement with the CSU and SPD, which emphasizes the intention to dismantle Habeck's legislation aimed at addressing fossil fuel dependency and enhancing renewable energy use in Germany.
"I would like to thank you for that almost superhuman achievement," Reiche said, acknowledging Habeck's role during the energy crisis, despite the political criticism he faced.
The CDU's coalition agreement clearly states: 'We will abolish the Building Energy Act,' signalling a shift away from Habeck’s climate policies.
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