Guessler attacks government: climate goals in danger!

Guessler attacks government: climate goals in danger!

Leonore Gewessler, the head of the Greens, opened the ORF “summer talks” and sharply criticized the government that the government does not seem to have the intention to achieve the climate-neutral goals. At the start of the discussions, she accused the government of taking returns in essential measures. Particularly in criticism, subsidies for board members with SUVs and billions of billions in investments in motorway construction are particularly important, which in their opinion oppose climate protection. Gewessler warned a stronger national shoulder to secure the availability of favorable, domestic energy, and called for a comprehensive discussion about the security, economy and equality of women.

For the Electricity Economic Act (ELWG), the Greens do not want to grant their voices because they feel disadvantaged in the process. However, a two-thirds majority is necessary for the decision, which further complicates the current political situation. Gewessler also planned to expand the range of topics and not only focus on climate protection, but also to deal with areas such as education and migration.

climate goals and renewable energies

The goals for renewable energies are not only important in Austria. In Germany, too, the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) 2021 took an important step to achieve the climate goals. This law stipulates that 65 percent of electricity consumption will be covered by renewable energies by 2030. Wind energy systems and solar systems should be expanded accordingly in order to counter the increased demand. The Bundestag decided on December 17th and 18th, 2020 to pave the way, however, approval by the European Commission is still necessary. Future monitoring mechanisms should ensure that the goals are achieved.

At European level, climate protection policy pursues the goal of drastically reducing environmental activities. As part of the long-term strategy "A clean planet for everyone", the EU has committed itself to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This goal is supported by various policies, such as the Green Deal, with a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 55 % by 2030.

The European climate target also stipulates that the proportion of renewable energies will be increased to 40 % by 2030. The proportion of emissions in the various sectors shows that the energy sector in particular is severely affected, followed by traffic and industry, which together cause almost 70 % of emissions. Overall, the EU has its goal of reducing greenhouse gases by 20 % compared to 1990.

education and migration policy

Another concern of Gewessler concerns education policy. It calls for 50,000 new childcare places and a legal right to childcare from the first birthday. Furthermore, she is concerned about the lack of quantitative support in schools with many non -German -speaking children by demanding more German support forces. In the migration debate, she emphasizes the need to agree humanity and order and to maintain human rights without practicing specific criticism of already approved returns.

summarized Gewessler not only focused on the current climate goals in the summer talks. It also called for profound reforms in education and economic policy, while at the same time indicating the relevance of future environmental protection measures that are also anchored in international cooperation. The EU is therefore still working on a comprehensive framework to efficiently implement the desired climate goals.

Gewessler's intervention remains an appeal to finally link climate protection with the necessary economic and social reforms and to rely on environmentally friendly policy.