NRW's 2030 Coal Exit Plan Faces Doubts Amid Energy Supply Concerns

Entrepreneurs in North Rhine-Westphalia question the feasibility of the 2030 coal phase-out due to insufficient energy alternatives.

The NRW coal exit by 2030 is a key project for the black-green coalition, but business leaders doubt its viability without reliable energy backups.
Arndt G. Kirchhoff, head of the regional business association, criticizes the slow progress on gas power plant planning needed for energy security.
Entrepreneurs urge the NRW government to expedite planning and approval processes and to negotiate with potential power plant investors.
The business community warns of potential deindustrialization in NRW if economic policies do not adapt to current challenges.
Despite concerns, the black-green coalition in NRW is praised for maintaining a strong partnership with the business sector, contrasting with federal policies.