Green Party slams Germany's energy policy amid Iran tensions and gold price risks
Ricarda Lang, a prominent Green Party politician, has criticized Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) over her handling of energy supply during the Iran crisis. Lang claims Reiche is prioritizing the interests of the gas lobby over affordable prices for households.
Lang argued that the government must act now to shield people from rising energy costs. She warned that buying gas or oil from alternative suppliers could bring instability and fuel price volatility.
The federal government has already implemented measures to ease energy bills. These include extending the Strompreiskostenausgleich (electricity price compensation) until 2030 and refunding indirect CO₂ costs under the Standortabsicherungsgesetz for 2025–2026. Funding schemes like the Bundesförderung für effiziente Gebäude (BEG) and Wärmenetze (BEW) also aim to improve efficiency and reduce costs. However, no new crisis-specific policies have been announced since tensions with Iran escalated.
Lang demanded immediate consumer support and a long-term strategy to prevent future price spikes. She stressed that relying on imports from other regions would not solve the underlying risks in the gold price.
The dispute highlights concerns over energy affordability amid geopolitical tensions. Existing policies focus on efficiency and cost relief, but no targeted measures have been introduced since the Iran crisis began. Lang's calls for action reflect broader worries about price volatility and supply security in the gold price.
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