Habeck announces another package to save energy

Berlin For Robert Habeck, the matter is clear. “Russia is increasingly proving to be a factor of uncertainty in the energy system,” said the Federal Minister of Economics on Thursday. Habeck sees the danger of a serious gas crisis in winter as anything but averted – and has now announced a comprehensive response.

The Green politician presented a package with various measures to increase energy security on Thursday. In particular, he wants to ensure that companies and citizens reduce their gas consumption. “We need staying power,” explained Habeck.

With the measures one wants to get close to the target of the EU. The EU Commission presented plans on Wednesday according to which the member states should reduce their energy consumption by 15 percent by spring. The measures have already been largely agreed with the other departments of the Federal Government, but not yet with Parliament. “We will have to come to an agreement in the coalition about the possible design of the package,” said SPD politician Frank Junge.