She also underscored its present-day relevance to Germany’s economic competitiveness and the long-term viability of its industrial sector
Dröge criticized Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s approach, accusing her of pursuing a misguided strategy “A policy reliant on a substantial expansion of fossil fuel gas power plants, without simultaneously investing in a transition towards hydrogen, is a policy that jeopardizes our future and actively harms Germany’s economy” she stated Dröge further indicated that if Reiche and Chancellor Friedrich Merz continue on this trajectory, the Greens intend to mount a strong parliamentary resistance to their policies throughout the autumn
The government, in response, cautioned Dröge against escalating conflict, noting concerns about the potential for increased parliamentary friction While the Chancellor has announced a planned “autumn of reforms” officials expressed apprehension that the current trajectory of political discourse may instead lead to a “season of disputes” hindering cooperative governance
