Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer accuses the federal government of pursuing an "alibi policy" with its appeals to save energy. In an interview with the "Leipziger Volkszeitung" (Thursday edition), the CDU politician said it was "more than cynical" to give the citizens energy-saving tips. "The rising costs are threatening for many people. These citizens are very, very frugal because they cannot afford these prices."
Kretschmer spoke again in favor of the continued operation of the three still active nuclear power plants in Germany. "It would be insane to shut down these reactors now." Due to the loss of gas volumes from Russia, it is necessary to talk about how nuclear power and how the energy transition should proceed in general.
Kretschmer emphasized that it has been known for more than six months that the energy supply in Germany is no longer guaranteed. "But we only ever hear two things from the federal government. First, that we should save money. And second, that everything will become more expensive. But that doesn't help to solve the problem." In addition, there will be an energy levy of several hundred euros per household from October. "The mere fact that we have to pay this levy is proof that we have a big problem."
LVZ report
