In Germanythe Energy transition It is a matter of sompiority. For this it is fundamental Increase energy efficiency and expand the sustainable energies as quickly as possible.
Instead of coming out of oil, coal, gas or nuclear energy, In the future, electricity in Germany must be generated from the wind, sun, water or biomass.
For the year 2030at least 80 % of electricity consumption in Germany must be generated by renewable energy. This radical change in energy supply is an essential requirement To make Germany become a climate industrial country in 2045.
Another challenges is to take care of that renewable energetic They also cover the growing demand for electricity resulting from, for example, the electric vehicle.
In turn, for safety and economic policy reasons, Germany wants to become independent of the import of oil and natural gas as soon as possible. As a country with a shortage of raw materials, the federal republic has largely had to import fossil energy sources from other countries.
That’s why, A rapid transition to renewable energy also helps to reduce this dependence And finally to eliminate it completely. The intergenerational project on energy transition must ensure that the energy supply is clean, affordable and safe in the future.
The expansion of renewable energies, one of the greatest performance of the government of Olaf Scholz
One of the greatest virtues that experts and environmental activists recognize It is the Large increase in the capacity of renewable energetic, Especially solar energy.
In a decade, clean energies of representing 26% of the electric mix in 2014 to 55% in 2024An increase that is essentially concentrated in the four years of the legislative power of Olaf Scholz.
This is essentially achieved easier approval procedures. In the case of wind farms it has been possible to reduce the times between which the construction is planned and executed.
By the way, he has horny It known as «2% Law“, That It forces states to allocate 2% of their soil to wind energyAlthough this standard has not influenced so much in current growth, but It will usually have effects in the long term.
Thanks to all this, the current government has been “More successful than every previous conservative government” in terms of Energy transition. But more than the inheritance of Olaf Scholz, it’s all about it Legacy of the greens. Clashing The greens and Minister of Economy, Robert Habeck, is one of the most important drivers of the ambitious German green agenda And the visible face of the government in the hard months of energy crisis after the start of the war.
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In the long term, There is a risk that the next government is too much dependent on gasIncreasing its share in the German energy combination above what is needed for reasons for energy security.
This strong thrust was to gas A lost opportunity in which the government could have made use to decide on the energetic renewable energy sources.
The high gas prices, which Germany is primarily exposed by the importance of this fuel for industry, have influenced the economic recession that Berlin has suffered over the past two years.
… and greenhouse gas emissions?
He Climate balance of the Scholz government It is ambivalent. On the one hand they fall into together Mark the reduction of emissions in the electric sector, so that the goal of 2030 can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 65%.
But on the other side They regret the lack of progress in the construction and transport sectorwhat that will do further 2030” This emission reduction is dramatically short.
Weld Scarcity measures that have been increased to limit the impact of transportHow Lay a speed limit on highways – Currently there is none in most of them: “They are one Furious response, not just media and right -wing oppositionSino Even government partners such as liberals.
With regard to the emissions of householdsone of the Most of the controversial laws of the current government are the ones related to the renewal of gas, oil and coal heating For other electricityapproved last year for a great offensive of many media.
German households remain largely dependent on fossil fuels to warm up And the country is very late in Replace these polluting sources compared to a neighboring country such as Denmark.
What can change with a CDU government?
The most important point of the conservative program is Support further on the price of carbon, that is, the rate for emissions.
Farewell both German heating legislation and the EU standards on CO2 emissionsI would do more Emission reduction. It would also increase the social costs of ecological transition by him CO2 -Price increaseWhat would influence the popular classes and would be harmful from the point of view of industrial policy, because it would reduce investment safety.
Almost all matches in Liza in these elections, except the Ultra -Recht, are in favor of the energy transition. The difference is that the CDU is committed to A transition based on the market and no regulations.
The ambitious climatic objectives that were marked by the current governmentThat Record climate neutrality in 2045Are in danger if they win conservatives.
An ultra -right denial of climate change of ‘alternative to Germany’ in clear climb
Alternative to Germany, a party that Denies climate change and rejects every emission reduction measureHas marked the agenda in recent years and changed the speech to the right.
But moreover, the fact that he achieves a second position will have practical consequences. Would have a real power as an opposition leader, Something that offers important parliamentary privileges in the German political system, in addition to a considerable number of delegates with which you can block laws. German politics, also in a matter of Climate and energywill come in a new era from this Sunday.