Climate crisis - Hamburg's parliament passes new climate protection law
On Wednesday, the Hamburg Parliament passed the amendment to the Climate Protection Act presented by the red-green Senate. This means that the law can come into force on January 1. The SPD and Green parliamentary groups voted in favor of the new regulations, while the CDU and AfD voted against. The Left Party abstained.
The amendment describes how Hamburg intends to reduce CO2 emissions by 70 percent by 2030 compared to 1990 and become CO2-neutral by 2045. Among other things, the installation of solar panels is to become mandatory for roof renovations on existing buildings from next year. From 2027, solar roofs will be mandatory for both new and existing buildings.
The parliament had already approved the law at first reading on November 22 with a red-green majority. At the last minute, however, the SPD and Greens amended the solar obligation for existing public buildings via an additional motion. In addition, only CO2-free vehicles are to be purchased for the municipal vehicle fleet wherever possible. From January 1, 2025, new cabs will only be registered if they are locally emission-free.
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- The opposition parties in Germany, including the CDU and AfD, have expressed criticisms of the Climate Protection Act passed by the Hamburg Senate, which aims to make solar panel installation mandatory for roof renovations and new buildings in Hamburg.
- The SPD and Green parliamentary groups in Hamburg have expanded the Climate Protection Act's solar obligation to include existing public buildings, and have also set a goal for only purchasing CO2-free vehicles for the municipal vehicle fleet wherever possible.
- The Climate Protection Act, which aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 70 percent in Hamburg by 2030 and become CO2-neutral by 2045, has faced opposition from far-right party AfD and the conservative CDU, who argue it will harm businesses and citizens in Hamburg.
- Critics of the amended Climate Protection Act in Hamburg, such as the CDU and AfD, argue that the solar panel installation requirements and restrictions on the municipal vehicle fleet will lead to increased costs for citizens and businesses, as well as potential property damage.
- The passage of the Climate Protection Act in Hamburg has made Hamburg the first major city in Germany to commit to significant climate protection measures, including a shift towards renewable energy sources and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Source: www.stern.de
