The administration introduces new policies. - Scholz vows support for those affected by floods.
Scholz, accompanied by Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder (CSU), visited the flooded regions in Germany and urged people to take natural disasters, particularly floods, more seriously. He noted that he had been to four disaster areas this year alone, referring to it as a "sign that something is going on." Emphasizing the importance of combating climate change, Scholz urged that this crucial task not be neglected. This event and the ensuing catastrophe serve as a message, according to him.
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Scholz expressed concern about the increasing frequency of natural disasters, such as the recent storm that hit Southern Germany, specifically the town of Reichertshofen in Bavaria, causing significant flooding. He pledged solidarity with the affected communities and highlighted the need for stronger climate change mitigation efforts. Olaf Scholz, Germany's Chancellor, urged the nation to take these issues seriously, citing the numerous disaster areas he had visited this year as a warning sign. The current weather patterns, linked to climate change, necessitate urgent action, according to Scholz. Amidst these challenges, the SPD, Germany's social democratic party, continues to advocate for a proactive approach to combat climate change.