Ein Jahr ist Friedrich Merz Kanzler. Die bisherigen Pläne seiner Regierung drohen die Abkehr von fossilen Energieträgern zu verzögern. Sind die Klimaziele so noch einzuhalten? Von Margareta Holzreiter.
One year of Merz government: Can black and red meet the climate goals?
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Thu 21:29 - n-tv Politik
“Top strategic consultancy”: Reiche wants to outsource ministry tasks to consultants
Fri 07:46 - Die Welt
Reiche is looking for consultants for the Ministry of Economic Affairs – employees consider the order to be “questionable”
Fri 09:05 - Handelsblatt Politik
Advice: Rich woman is looking for support: Consultants are supposed to help the Ministry of Economic Affairs for 9,000 hours a year
Fri 12:29 - Die Welt
Reiche is looking for consultants for the Ministry of Economic Affairs – employees consider the order to be “questionable”
Sat 03:39 - Die Welt
Economics Minister Reiche rejects new fuel discounts and speed limits
Sat 07:37 - Tagesschau
Economics Minister Reiche against fuel discounts and speed limits
Sat 08:22 - Handelsblatt Politik
Fuel prices: Reiche rejects speed limit - commuter flat rate under discussion
Sat 10:24 - Die Welt
Economics Minister Reiche rejects new fuel discounts and speed limits
Mon 06:22 - Die Welt
CDU workers' wing criticizes Reich's proposal for relief
Mon 08:40 - Tagesschau
CDU criticism of Reiche's proposal for a commuter allowance
Tue 10:04 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Tue 13:45 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Petrol and diesel: Merz and Reiche under pressure because of fuel prices
Wed 10:24 - Die Welt
“An energy transition that ignores system costs will ruin the country”
Wed 13:59 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Wed 15:32 - n-tv Politik
Measures against fuel prices: SPD “extremely dissatisfied” with Katherina Reiche
Thu 08:00 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Thu 10:43 - Die Welt
SPD sharply criticizes rich people – minister “ridicules” climate goals
Thu 12:59 - Handelsblatt Politik
Oil: Federal government is apparently considering selling BP refinery
Thu 15:06 - n-tv Politik
Klingbeil and the rich in the move: Merz: There will be no quick relief
Fri 06:26 - Die Welt
Business increases pressure before energy price summit – “Reforms are no longer enough”
Fri 06:54 - Die Welt
Klingbeil invites you to the fuel price crisis summit - is the price cap for fuel coming now?
Fri 07:06 - Die Welt
Minister Reiche wants to link the retirement age to life expectancy
Fri 09:17 - Handelsblatt Politik
Energy: Costs of up to 1.5 billion euros: Reiche plans state gas reserve
Fri 09:49 - Die Welt
“Excess profits tax is constitutionally questionable” – Reiche calls for relief for commuters
Fri 10:41 - Die Welt
Dissent “within the entire federal government” – Economics Minister Reiche attacks the SPD
Fri 12:02 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Fri 12:11 - Handelsblatt Politik
Federal government: dispute between Reiche and Klingbeil escalates - Merz angry with the minister
Fri 13:24 - n-tv Politik
“The Chancellor is alienated”: Merz whistles back at Reiche after attacks against the SPD
Fri 13:26 - n-tv Politik
Reiche attacks Klingbeil sharply: “Dissent between the entire federal government”
Fri 13:57 - Tagesschau
Reiche speaks out against SPD proposals for relief
Fri 14:20 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Lars Klingbeil in an interview: “I’m definitely not going to be the winner of the crisis”
Fri 15:45 - Tagesschau
How relief plans became open coalition disputes
Fri 18:07 - Handelsblatt Politik
Energy prices: Secret papers show: Ministry of Finance opposes Reich's electricity tax reduction
Fri 22:05 - n-tv Politik
“Market intervention is the most effective”: Klingbeil contradicts Merz on the price of gasoline
Sat 02:05 - Die Welt
Klingbeil calls for market intervention – economics against fuel price caps and for climate money
Sat 06:50 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Sat 07:01 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
Federal government: Dispute over fuel prices divides the coalition
Sat 07:39 - Die Welt
CDU social wing calls for “replacement” of Federal Economics Minister Reiche
Sat 08:47 - Die Welt
CDU social wing calls for “replacement” of Federal Economics Minister Reiche
Sat 09:25 - Tagesschau
Fuel price debate: Klingbeil insists on government intervention
Sat 10:20 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
Federal politics: Deputy head of the CDU employee wing calls for Reiche to be fired
Sat 12:58 - Die Welt
The unswerving one - Why Katherina Reiche defends her principles even in the energy crisis
Sat 13:08 - n-tv Politik
After the attack on Klingbeil: CDU employee wing argues about Katherina Reiche
Sun 07:36 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Energy prices: Coalition continues talks about relief
Mon 09:22 - Handelsblatt Politik
Philanthropy: Why do rich people donate so little?
Mon 17:24 - Handelsblatt Politik
Government: crunch in the cabinet: Merz quoted Reiche to talk about leadership style
Wed 10:54 - Die Welt
Why Reiche is now stronger than before the dispute with the SPD
Thu 09:15 - Handelsblatt Politik
Energy: Federal government agrees on industrial electricity prices
Thu 09:28 - Tagesschau
Economics Minister Reiche between criticism and support
Thu 10:42 - Handelsblatt Politik
Federal government: Energy blockade: Klingbeil opposes Reiche's central plans - five laws affected
Thu 14:36 - Die Welt
“The state must be able to act” – Reiche clearly rejects speed limits and train ticket discounts
Fri 02:01 - Die Welt
As soon as the pressure grows, Klingbeil resorts to tax money again
Fri 02:51 - n-tv Politik
“Don’t slow down renewables”: Klingbeil blocks several of Reiche’s laws
Fri 04:27 - Die Welt
As soon as the pressure grows, Klingbeil resorts to tax money again
Fri 07:53 - Handelsblatt Politik
Special assets: Where are excavators already rolling? Klingbeil doesn't really know
Fri 12:10 - Handelsblatt Politik
Special assets: Where are excavators already rolling? Klingbeil doesn't really know
Sat 03:00 - n-tv Politik
New attack on CDU minister: Klingbeil demands kerosene provision from Reiche
Sat 06:27 - Die Welt
Klingbeil calls on Economics Minister Reiche to prepare for a kerosene shortage
Sat 07:05 - Die Welt
Klingbeil calls on Economics Minister Reiche to prepare for a kerosene shortage
Sat 07:54 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Klingbeil warns of kerosene shortage and calls for countermeasures
Sat 09:57 - Tagesschau
Klingbeil calls for preparations for kerosene shortages
Sat 10:39 - Die Welt
“Reiche didn’t want to cause any panic at the moment.”
Sat 11:38 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Alles
Federal politics: Reiche: “Alarmism about kerosene doesn’t help”
Sat 14:06 - Die Welt
“Defend renewable energies” – Neubauer mobilizes thousands to demonstrate against the rich
Sat 15:32 - Die Welt
Minister Reiche invites people to a crisis meeting – and warns against “alarmism”
Sun 05:48 - Die Welt
Minister Reiche invites people to a crisis meeting – and warns against “alarmism”
Sun 09:36 - Die Welt
We need a sovereign European AI ecosystem
Sun 10:26 - Handelsblatt Politik
Iran War: Shortage of Kerosene? Reiche warns against alarmism
Mon 02:17 - Tagesschau
Energy crisis becomes topic in the National Security Council
Mon 12:42 - Handelsblatt Politik
Energy transition: Five alternatives to Reiche's controversial network package
Mon 15:40 - Die Welt
On a key energy issue, Reiche is now facing headwinds from unexpected quarters
Mon 18:37 - n-tv Politik
“Resolve blockades”: Merz wants to talk “very seriously” with the SPD
Mon 18:49 - Tagesschau
Energy crisis: kerosene supply secured according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs
Mon 19:55 - Handelsblatt Politik
Energy: After crisis switch: Economics Minister Reiche sees kerosene supplies currently secured
Tue 09:31 - Die Welt
“Germany as an industrial location is at the forefront of the world”
Tue 15:20 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik
Podcast: “To the point”: Why Economics Minister Reiche is slowing down renewables – despite the energy crisis
Tue 17:56 - SRF International
War in Iran – A targeted attack on the country’s economy
Wed 05:50 - Tagesschau
Mood in the economy: frustration, disillusionment and dwindling hope for reform
Wed 12:52 - Tagesschau
Federal government halves growth forecast to 0.5 percent
Wed 12:59 - Die Welt
“I think Merz needs to give a Churchill speech”
Wed 15:12 - Handelsblatt Politik
Foreign policy: Economics Minister Reiche wants to travel to China at the end of May
Wed 15:55 - Die Welt
“The energy crisis must not stop us from reforms”
Wed 16:33 - n-tv Politik
War strangles mini-recovery: Reiche makes it official: Germany remains in crisis
Wed 16:43 - Die Welt
“We have to use the time window until the summer break,” says Reiche
Wed 18:28 - Tagesschau
Growth forecast halved: Rich calls for reforms
Thu 04:44 - Die Zeit Newsfeed
Renewable energies: Solar industry criticizes planned cuts in solar subsidies
Thu 13:11 - Handelsblatt Politik
Russia: “The economy is dying”: economic crisis puts Putin under pressure
Thu 14:06 - n-tv Politik
Shortly after the trip to Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Economic Affairs examines employee email accounts
Thu 14:35 - Handelsblatt Politik
Ministry of Economic Affairs: Dozens of employees’ email accounts examined
Thu 15:37 - Die Welt
E.on boss warns of “imbalance” – and sides with Reiche
Fri 05:51 - Handelsblatt Politik
Reform plans: Reiche defends controversial energy transition plans
Fri 11:53 - n-tv Politik
Criticism of Reiche continues: Economics Minister: “Was never active in the gas lobby”
Fri 23:08 - Die Welt
Reiche wants to develop new oil supplies and strengthen fossil energy infrastructure
Sat 09:52 - Die Welt
“I had suggested more targeted measures”
Mon 06:56 - Tagesschau
SPD state groups oppose reform of family insurance
Mon 10:30 - HLN (BE)
Bancontact Pay reintroduces the function to send money immediately to contacts
Mon 13:04 - Handelsblatt Politik
Reforms: Bas lacks a clear strategy for the future of the economy - and criticizes the rich
Mon 15:29 - Handelsblatt Politik
Economic summit: Germany and Great Britain want to deepen economic relations
Tue 00:56 - n-tv Politik
As part of a major tax reform: Söder is open to higher taxes for the rich
Tue 06:42 - Tagesschau
CSU boss Söder open to higher taxes for the rich
Tue 06:47 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Top
Federal policy: Söder open to higher taxes for the rich
Tue 15:09 - Handelsblatt Politik
Federal government: Klingbeil leaves savings open – and announces tax increases
Wed 13:42 - Die Welt
“I can’t help it that everything here has been ruined for 20 years,” says Klingbeil
Wed 15:58 - Tagesschau
Klingbeil on the 2027 budget: “We now know how the money will be saved”
Wed 18:03 - Tagesschau
Analysis of the 2027 budget: Klingbeil relies on the principle of hope
Thu 15:21 - Politico EU
Interest rate trap or growth spurt? Jens Südekum about the new record debts
Thu 16:06 - Die Welt
The delicate question of whether Klingbeil violates the constitution
Thu 16:30 - n-tv Politik
Berlin Day & Power: Merz and Klingbeil pulling together - or is that a rope?
Fri 11:29 - n-tv Politik
Minister wants to save billions: Klingbeil's cuts plan "inevitably" leads to higher pension contributions
Fri 11:56 - n-tv Politik
Support for Merz: Lars Klingbeil objects to “tips from Donald Trump”
Fri 12:32 - Handelsblatt Politik
Labor Day: SPD will defend May 1st as a public holiday
Fri 12:32 - Die Welt
“The top cannot survive two more election defeats”
Fri 14:24 - Die Welt
“We don’t need any tips from Trump,” says Klingbeil – he has “made a mess.”
Fri 15:39 - n-tv Politik
“Merz and I agree on that”: Klingbeil sees the coalition as having a “damned duty” to hold out
Fri 23:32 - Die Welt
“Top earners have to make their contribution” – Klingbeil wants to put more pressure on high incomes
Sat 00:57 - n-tv Politik
Concept for tax reform: Klingbeil: Top earners must make a contribution
Sat 05:17 - Die Welt
“Top earners have to make their contribution” – Klingbeil wants to put more pressure on high incomes
Sat 05:51 - Tagesschau
Finance Minister Klingbeil is pushing forward tax reform
Sat 07:23 - Handelsblatt Politik
Tax reform: Klingbeil calls on top earners with six-figure salaries to “do their part”.
Sun 07:33 - Die Welt
“I now have the feeling that it’s all just an illusion.”
Mon 06:31 - Die Welt
“I consider Klingbeil to be the general ruiner of this coalition”
Mon 15:22 - Die Welt
Merz rules out tax increases, but not higher tax rates - that would be possible
Mon 15:29 - Die Welt
Klingbeil continues to push for an excess profits tax - Macron rejects it
Tue 14:38 - Die Welt
Reiche presents a new draft for the heating law - no more ban on the operation of oil and gas heating systems
Tue 17:21 - Tagesschau
One year of Merz government: Can black and red meet the climate goals?