Speed limit and rail strengthen: Greens: New transport minister must do more for the climate
In terms of transport, Germany is clearly failing to meet its climate targets. The new transport minister must therefore also be a climate minister, the Greens argue.
The Green party is urging the newly elected Transport Minister, Steffen Bilger, to prioritize climate protection. According to Fraktionsvize Julia Verlinden, Bilger must stop engaging in CDU party politics and instead make "far-sighted decisions for the well-being of people." This includes implementing a speed limit on highways and strengthening the railway system instead of constructing new highways.
Furthermore, Bilger should publicly acknowledge that the low water level in the Rhine and other rivers is not a weather phenomenon but a direct consequence of climate warming. If he takes his oath of office seriously, he must take action on this matter, as transport is currently the largest obstacle to climate protection goals. The Greens are eager to engage in dialogue with the CDU politician to address these urgent issues.
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