Fight against wind power: MFG warns of loss of natural landscapes!

Fight against wind power: MFG warns of loss of natural landscapes!

In Upper Austria, the political debate is bubbling around the Landes budget 2025 and the planned expansion of the wind turbines. As reports ots.at , the Mfg-Oberöchriter asked critical questions under the leadership of LAbg. Manuel Krautgartner in the budget debate. While it is about central social concerns such as the support of families and an improvement in freedom of education, the MFG sees a poor consideration of important topics in the budget. Krautgartner complains that politics set false priorities in dealing with the consequences of selected measures during corona pandemic and the energy turnaround.

The focus on wind power is also sharply criticized by the MFG. It is pointed out that by the planned construction of up to 50 wind turbines in sensitive forest areas of the Mühlviertel, not only natural landscapes are at risk, but also put the municipalities under pressure. "We will check whether the wind power lobby is not relevant to the criminal law," explains Krautgartner, who also points to the temptations that are made to the municipalities and landowners by payments and more favorable electricity.

dangers from wind power projects

The lack of transparency and the possible manipulations before voting are alarming for Krautgartner. The goal is not only the expansion of renewable energies, but also the preservation of natural habitats, which represent special value for flora and fauna. According to mfg-oe.at , the MFG is decided against planned wind power projects that could endanger the environment and people. "Our children and subsequent generations should not suffer from the wrong decisions," emphasizes Krautgartner. The MFG calls for a sustainable discussion that takes nature conservation and needs of people seriously and is not led by short -term financial incentives.