Climate protection: Federal SPD ministers call for a change to the Basic Law
In view of forest fires and the ongoing heatwave, several SPD ministers are calling for an action program from the government. In their opinion, this also includes climate protection in the Basic Law.
German ministers from the SPD party are calling for an action program to mitigate the effects of heatwaves. They also want to enshrine climate protection in the country's constitution, the Grundgesetz. According to a report by Spiegel, five SPD ministers, including Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil and Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, have signed a letter supporting the initiative.
The SPD parliamentary group, led by Esra Limbacher, is also backing the plan, which includes a national heat action plan and better heat protection for workers. The ministers are demanding a bundle of existing funding and more assistance for municipalities and social institutions.
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