Tag: Steffi Lemke
Less in it, the same price – government wants to ban “deceptive packages” in supermarkets
Berlin, Düsseldorf Federal Consumer Protection Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) is taking action against hidden price increases in retail. “Deceptive packages are a big nuisance. “Consumers are being misled here,” Lemke…
Germany faces a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
The Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
Environment Ministry tightens deposit rules for supermarkets
Shopping in a supermarket Superfluous packaging should be avoided in the future. (Photo: IMAGO/Martin Wagner) Berlin Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) is aiming for a tightening of the packaging law.…
Green ministries are grappling with photovoltaic expansion
Photovoltaic Economics Minister Habeck has set the goal of increasing annual installations to 22 gigawatts from 2026 – half of them in open spaces. (Photo: Imago Images) Berlin, Dusseldorf Three…
What the end of nuclear power plants means for Germany
nuclear power plant On April 15, Germany finally says goodbye to nuclear power. While many other EU countries continue to rely on nuclear power, Germany will shut down its last…
Majority thinks shutdown is wrong
Minister Steffi Lemke “That’s actually an unimaginably long time, and it’s beyond me how anyone would classify such a technology as sustainable.” (Photo: IMAGO/Metodi Popov) Berlin According to surveys, a…
Why it is wrong to phase out nuclear power now
nuclear power plant On April 15, Germany finally says goodbye to nuclear power. While many other EU countries continue to rely on nuclear power, Germany will shut down its last…
The federal government wants to invest four billion euros in the ecosystems
Berlin With 69 measures in ten fields of action, the federal government wants to improve the condition of the ecosystems in Germany and thus strengthen their resilience to the climate…
National water strategy Municipalities warn of conflicts over water scarcity
Berlin In the event of water shortages in Germany, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities is urging prioritization of water distribution. “Especially with a view to increasing heat and…
The class action lawsuit is coming – which companies and consumers must now prepare for
diesel scandal Again and again, many citizens are affected by mass damage. Until now, consumers have had to sue companies themselves, for example to receive compensation. This is going to…
The new Germany speed and why it so rarely succeeds
Germany snail The speed of Germany in matters of energy, armaments and construction leaves much to be desired. The LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven should be the start of the new…
The new Germany speed and why it so rarely succeeds
Germany snail The speed of Germany in matters of energy, armaments and construction leaves much to be desired. The LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven should be the start of the new…
Everyone against everyone – these are the brawlers in the government
Berlin On Monday evening, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD), Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens) and Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) met confidentially in the Federal Chancellery. The three exchanged views on current…
Conversion instead of new construction: Federal Environment Agency calls for a change in construction
Sustainable Building The Federal Environment Agency calls for “clear priority” for the preservation of buildings. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin When the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) announces the level of…
“The preservation of the stock must be given clear priority”
roofer The authority demands a “clear priority” for the preservation of buildings. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin When the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) announces the level of greenhouse gas emissions…
FDP commissions reports on the effects
speed limit Since the beginning of the coalition, the FDP and the Greens have been arguing about the right way to go in transport policy. (Photo: imago images/Christian Ohde) Berlin…
Lufthansa wants to buy sustainable fuel
Dusseldorf Lufthansa wants to buy sustainable kerosene from Varo Energy in the future. From 2026, the Swiss oil company wants to produce 260,000 tons of the so-called Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
Coalition exclusion ends without agreement
The chairmen of the traffic light parties and parliamentary groups met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in the late afternoon. In addition to faster construction of roads and bridges, there…