"Minister Reiche is not doing her job" – now the Greens are worried about gas in the country
The German Green Party is pressing for an emergency session of the Bundestag due to low gas storage levels, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche's handling of the situation.
The storage levels of natural gas in Germany have fallen below 28%, prompting concerns from the Green Party about the country's energy supply. The Bundesnetzagentur claims that the supply remains stable, but the Greens are skeptical about this assessment, highlighting the need for urgent government action. As a response, they are calling for an extraordinary session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic Affairs and Energy, with Minister Katharina Reiche expected to attend.
Green Party energy politician Michael Kellner has voiced his dissatisfaction with Minister Reiche, stating, "Minister Reiche is not doing her job," and stressing that the ministry appears to be downplaying the severity of the situation. With gas supply levels at a historic low and declining by 25% over the past month, the Green Party argues that the government needs to take immediate steps to address potential shortages. They are particularly worried about the reliance on weather conditions for gas supply stability.
This situation underscores the challenges facing Germany's energy policy, particularly in light of the ongoing transition towards renewable energy sources and the need to ensure that gas supplies remain secure amidst fluctuating storage levels. The call for a special session reflects mounting political pressure on the government to act decisively in response to potential energy crises, especially with winter approaching.