Reiche faces criticism over gas power plants.
German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche has not submitted a plan for new gas power plants to the EU. The ministry is facing leadership problems. This is causing delays in Germany’s energy policy.
Katherina Reiche has been negotiating with the EU Commission for several months about building new gas power plants. A preliminary agreement was made two months earlier. However, her ministry hasn’t sent a draft law to Brussels. This delay is worrying because it affects Germany’s plan to move away from Russian gas. Minister Reiche has been criticized for her statements about the energy transition. She says she was misunderstood and is delaying the new laws.
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Highlights
Reiche’s Law Delayed
The Economics Minister has not sent a draft law to the EU Commission.
Leadership Vacuum Exists
The energy ministry lacks leadership in all divisions.
Energy Transition Under Threat
The delays threaten Germany’s plans to move away from fossil fuels.
Reiche Denies Misrepresentation
The Minister denies misrepresenting German climate goals.
SPD Criticized for Delays
The SPD leader is criticized for delaying energy legislation.