Habeck Defends Atomausstieg Decisions in Heated Bundestag Inquiry
The Green Party leader rebuffs accusations of ideological bias, highlighting prior government missteps and the complexities of Germany’s 2022 energy crisis.
- Robert Habeck, Germany’s Economy Minister and Green Party leader, testified before a Bundestag inquiry on the 2022 Atomausstieg, rejecting claims that decisions were ideologically driven.
- Habeck argued that the continuation of nuclear power was thoroughly evaluated and deemed to have limited benefits for energy security during the crisis.
- He criticized previous CDU-led governments for deepening Germany’s reliance on Russian energy, which he said contributed to the 2022 energy challenges.
- Opposition parties, including the CDU and FDP, accused Habeck of conducting a biased review and claimed his decisions led to higher energy costs and reduced supply security.
- The inquiry, which has reviewed extensive documentation and testimony, aims to deliver a final report by February, with differing party perspectives on the findings.
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