Schwesig Urges Merz to Prioritize Green Energy to Combat AfD
Manuela Schwesig, the state premier of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, has called upon Chancellor Friedrich Merz to prioritize energy policy. She aims to combat the influence of the far-right AfD party by making green energy affordable and decoupling it from gas prices in Brussels.
Schwesig has criticized the current environmental policy for not being competitive enough, which she believes has allowed the AfD to gain traction in the region. She plans to visit the state on Thursday to address these concerns directly.
To restore public trust in politics, Schwesig believes the focus should be on ensuring local residents benefit from nearby renewable energy projects, rather than being negatively impacted. She has proposed reforming the merit-order principle in the electricity market to facilitate the direct use of locally produced green power.
Schwesig's visit to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania highlights her commitment to tackling the AfD's influence through affordable, locally beneficial green energy initiatives. She hopes that these measures will help restore public trust in the political system.
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