Germany must become less dependent on raw material imports

Berlin In view of the rising energy prices, Germany has to become more independent of raw material imports from the point of view of the climate protection minister Robert Habeck (Greens). For this, renewable energies from wind and sun would have to be expanded much faster, Habeck made clear on Thursday in his first speech in the Bundestag. Habeck spoke of a worldwide “hunger” for the fossil fuels gas, oil and coal. This drives prices up.

Habeck referred to the planned relief of electricity customers through the abolition of the EEG surcharge from 2023 as well as a “fair allocation” of the CO2 heating cost surcharge between tenants and landlords.

In the medium term, the best strategy is to become independent of fossil fuels. This also offers enormous opportunities for innovation potential in the German economy and prosperity.

Habeck had announced comprehensive immediate measures so that climate targets can be achieved. Renewable energies from wind and sun are to be expanded significantly. The cabinet should pass a first legislative package by Easter.