- "Disagreement Over Uncertainty": Habeck Opposes Söder's Viewpoint
Green Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has shown his disdain towards Bavaria's Minister-President Markus Söder (CSU). "I can no longer take Markus Söder seriously on a content and expertise level," Habeck stated during a discussion with citizens in his ministry. Habeck was queried by the moderator regarding Söder's allegations of discrimination in location matters, such as the creation of a hydrogen network.
In energy matters, Bavaria relies heavily on other German regions. Habeck referenced Bavaria's lag in wind energy. Federal regulations now apply to Bavaria as well. Two years ago, Bavarian companies themselves advocated for an increase in wind energy, the removal of impeding regulations, and they successfully pushed for it. The power lines being constructed from Northern, Eastern, and Western Germany to Bavaria are designed to supply Bavaria with energy. The hydrogen pipelines will also be filled in the northern regions. "Therefore, if anyone has cause to thank Germany for keeping their economy running, it's Markus Söder. To claim that we are discriminating against him is alarmingly uninformed."
Let's dive into Lindner too
Habeck was also asked about comments made by Finance Minister Christian Lindner. The FDP leader had declared that his party would not participate in a potential coalition under Green leadership. "Yes, we are in complete agreement on that," Habeck responded. "If I ever become Federal Chancellor, Christian Lindner will not serve as Finance Minister."
Habeck is widely viewed as the likely Green candidate for Chancellor in the upcoming 2023 federal election. Lindner, Habeck, and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) have had challenging negotiations over a new compromise for the 2025 budget.
Despite Bavaria's reliance on other German regions for wind energy, as evident in the construction of power lines from Northern, Eastern, and Western Germany to supply Bavaria, Green Economics Minister Robert Habeck highlighted Bavaria's lag in this area during a discussion. In support of Bavaria's infrastructure expansion, Habeck acknowledged, "If anyone has cause to thank Germany for keeping their economy running, it's Markus Söder."
