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Timon Dzienus, federal spokesman for the Green Youth
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Robert Habeck sees Germany with the coalition agreement negotiated by the SPD, Greens and FDP on the "1.5 degree path".
The youth group of his party, on the other hand, assesses the climate goals much more critically.
You look "with mixed feelings" on the chapters on climate protection and traffic, said the federal spokesman for the Green Youth Movement, Timon Dzienus, the Phoenix broadcaster.
Compromises are normal in a government alliance, "but it must be clear that you can't just make compromises with the climate."
Once CO₂ is emitted, "it has been emitted and will ensure that the climate continues to heat up," continued Dzienus.
Dzienus is particularly critical of the agreements in the transport sector.
Many things are still openly formulated here, "of course we will continue to apply pressure over the next few years," he announced.
"The switch to e-mobility is necessary, especially with a view to the rural region, but that is not a traffic turnaround," said the Green Youth spokesman for additional measures.
New beginning after »16 years of standstill policy«
It is about "that the needs of people are finally put in the center," demanded Dzienus.
The aim must be "that we create a climate-friendly, socially just transport turnaround where everyone is mobile, including in rural areas."
The Green Youth sees other areas in the coalition agreement more positively.
"After 16 years of stagnant policy by the Union, we are making progress in many areas and there is a clear socio-political awakening," said Dzienus.
As examples, he cited the abolition of paragraph 219a on information about medical offers for abortion, cannabis legalization and the abolition of the transsexual law.
In the case of the Greens, a member survey is to approve the coalition agreement.
In the case of the SPD and FDP, the agreement must be approved at party conferences.
Only then is the traffic light alliance finally sealed.
mrc / AFP
