- Germany should use Russian gas once the Ukraine war is over and keep nuclear plants running longer, Saxony’s Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer said during Climate Action Minister Robert Habeck’s visit to the region on Tuesday.
- Saxony is the tenth region Habeck has visited since taking office in a bid to get the so-called Bundesländer, who have important competencies in Germany’s federal system, on board with his plans for a more climate-friendly energy supply.
- Finding common ground between the Green federal minister, known for his clear-cut stance vis-à-vis Russia and as a proponent of renewable energy, and the conservative regional chief, who repeatedly made headlines with pro-Russian statements since the start of the Ukraine war, has been a struggle.
German regional chief: Russian gas should be used after war
