Scholz referred to the “different” expansion of renewable energies in the federal states. “You know that especially in Bavaria, which has progressed slowly, with the expansion of wind energy.” The expansion of the transmission grids to the south “did not progress as quickly as planned”. All of this must be taken into account.
Before making a decision, however, the result of the current renewed stress test on the energy supply should first be awaited, said Scholzweiter. He also pointed out that the gas storage facilities in Germany are currently better filled than in previous years and that the planned new liquid gas terminals should go into operation from the end of the year. This will significantly improve Germany’s opportunities for gas imports independently of Russia.
Because of fears of a stop in Russian gas deliveries, the FDP and the Union in particular are demanding an extension of the nuclear power plant. According to current nuclear law, the three power plants still connected to the grid would have to be taken off the grid at the end of December. So far, the SPD and the Greens in particular have been skeptical.
The Greens also no longer wanted to generally rule out at least temporary continued operation in the event of a crisis. It is particularly about the Bavarian nuclear power plant Isar-2. Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) has also spoken out in favor of allowing the controversial gas production through fracking, especially in Lower Saxony.
To ensure that no gas supplier has to file for bankruptcy due to increased purchase prices, all end customers are to pay a levy for a year and a half from October. Consumers are faced with significant price increases: up to 254 percent.
Wolfgang and Hannelore actually retired a long time ago. Nevertheless, they work four days a week in a Hamburg drugstore. They started the job for fun – but now it’s necessary to make ends meet.
After days of fear, there is sad certainty: The missing Ayleen (14) is dead. The police have arrested a suspect who is said to be a convicted sex offender. All the important news about the Ayleen case in the Newsticker.
