In the lead-up to Germany's federal elections, climate action has taken a back seat as candidates focus on economic policy rather than environmental initiatives. Friedrich Merz, the conservative lead candidate, asserted that the economy ministry would be led by someone focused on practical economic policy rather than climate activism. He criticized the Green party's policies as extreme, echoing a broader trend where right-leaning politicians have framed climate action as an 'eco-dictatorship'. Despite this shift, the Greens have withstood some political backlash, maintaining a relatively steady vote share in the elections despite declining public interest in climate issues.
Friedrich Merz's recent remarks demonstrate a significant shift in Germany's political conversation, emphasizing a preference for economic pragmatism over climate activism in election discourses.
In a fiery pre-election speech, Merz declared he would prioritize the majority’s rationality over what he labeled as the views of 'green and leftwing nutcases'.
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