Green Party's Haßelmann slams Scholz and Merz over climate inaction
Britta Haßelmann, a leading Green Party politician, has sharply criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz. She accused the government of raising expectations but failing to act on key issues like climate policy and infrastructure. Haßelmann targeted Merz directly, pointing out his past description of Scholz as a 'plumber of power'—a label she now claims no longer fits. Using a football analogy, she remarked that Merz 'isn’t even on the pitch' when it comes to leadership. She argued that, despite favourable financial conditions, his party was neglecting investments in railways, climate protection, and infrastructure.
She also took aim at the government’s lack of a clear strategy to improve living standards. Instead of vague promises, she demanded concrete action, telling officials to 'pull yourselves together and deliver'. At the same time, she stressed that the Greens were not calling for an early end to the coalition. On energy policy, Haßelmann reaffirmed her party’s commitment to breaking free from fossil fuels. She warned against policies that would deepen dependence on outdated energy sources. The Greens, she insisted, were ready to take responsibility for driving social and environmental reforms forward.
Haßelmann’s remarks highlight growing frustration with the government’s performance. The Greens have positioned themselves as a driving force for change, pushing for stronger climate action and infrastructure investment. Her criticism underscores ongoing tensions over policy direction and accountability.
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