Green Party demands urgent climate action as Germany's heatwave intensifies

Green Party climate spokesperson Lisa Badum has urged Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider to revise his plans to meet reality. She warned that the current approach risks undermining Germany’s climate targets. The call comes as the country faces a record-breaking heatwave. Badum criticised the SPD’s support for the Building Energy Efficiency Act. She argued that allowing oil and gas heating beyond 2045 would break climate commitments. The politician also noted that the ongoing heatwave is four degrees more severe because of the climate crisis.

Schneider has acknowledged the economic threat posed by extreme heat. He highlighted rising temperatures and potential water shortages as major concerns. Badum welcomed his recognition of the problem but insisted on stronger action.

The Green Party has demanded a new climate protection programme from the federal government. Badum expects Schneider to overhaul the existing plan to make it fairer and more effective, as his own advisors have recommended. The dispute centres on the urgency of climate measures and the need for concrete policy changes. Badum’s warnings underline the gap between current laws and climate goals. The government now faces pressure to act before the situation worsens.