Heat: More climate protection through the federal government? SPD is putting pressure on, the Union is slowing down
Heat, drought, low water levels: The consequences of global warming are intensifying the debate on climate protection in Germany. The CDU is critical of a change to the Basic Law.
The Union wants to enhance measures to adapt to climate change, but is skeptical about the SPD's proposal to amend the Basic Law. The Union's deputy chairman, Klaus Mack, says that climate adaptation should happen locally, with municipalities empowered to respond to heatwaves, heavy rain, and other climate consequences. He notes that funding instruments and resources are already available, such as from the Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality special fund.
The coalition agreement provides for examining a joint climate adaptation task, which would require a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat to change the Basic Law. Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the SPD plans to present a proposal for a Basic Law amendment in the second half of the year.
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