Criticism of a new state secretary: Greenpeace warns of Greenwashing danger!

Criticism of a new state secretary: Greenpeace warns of Greenwashing danger!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The nomination of Oecolution boss Elisabeth Zehetner triggered violent criticism as State Secretary for Energy. Greenpeace expresses concerns that the self -proclaimed climate minitiative Oecolution acts more than a lobby group for economic interests than to promote real climate protection. According to Ursula Bittner, spokeswoman for Greenpeace, the organization is as independent, but is greatly financed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Association. "The fact that Oecolution boss Elisabeth Zehetner should now take responsibility in the energy sector is alarming," warned Bittner and criticized the spread of pseudo solutions instead of real climate protection measures. Oecolution is accused of fighting against central climate protection projects such as the combustion engine at the EU level and thus hindering urgent progress. This nomination takes place in the context of the displacement of the Ministry of Climate, the agendas of which must now go into different ministries, which is particularly critical of the energy sector.

The new ministerial team under the designated Chancellor Stocker is in agreement in this turbulent situation. Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer will be responsible for the domestic economic concerns, while Claudia Plakolm takes over the Chancellery and will take care of the family, youth, EU and integration. Hattmannsdorfer, praised as a committed fighter for the economy, is supported by Zehetner as State Secretary who, according to Stocker, has extensive experience. The future government is a "good mix of young and mature", and Stocker emphasizes the goal of improved cooperation between the economy and the environment. This development and appointment of politicians with strong economic connections raise questions about future climate protection strategies, as from the reports of apaotot and The press can be emerged.