"If the energy crisis continues and a shortage actually occurs, we may even have to keep existing coal-fired power plants online for longer. We have to supply this country with electricity. I am not prepared to jeopardise the core of our industry just because we have decided on phase-out plans that have become unrealistic."
"Under Merz, Germany has lobbied for the EU to weaken the phase-out of combustion engine car sales, proposed ending subsidies for rooftop solar panels and reversed a law mandating green heating for buildings."
"Merz said he was committed to the further expansion of renewable energies, but said they must be supplemented by new gas-fired power plants."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that Germany might need to keep coal-fired power plants operational longer than planned due to the energy crisis. Germany aims to phase out coal by 2038 but may reconsider this timeline if energy shortages arise. Merz emphasized the importance of electricity supply for the economy, even if it means deviating from climate commitments. The government has also proposed changes to EU energy policies and has prioritized economic growth over some green initiatives while still supporting renewable energy expansion.
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