Katherina Reiche: Who's afraid of a new energy crisis here?:
A task force is in operation, crisis teams activated. At the trade fair for skilled trades in ...
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Crafts, Energy Security, and Politics in MunichMinister Reiche reassures no energy shortages amid Ukraine war; Söder calls for enhanced work ethic at the three-day trade fair.
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- Katherina Reiche emphasized the importance of crafts with over one million businesses and 5.5 million employees in Germany's economy.
- She assured that no shortages of oil or gas are expected despite the Ukraine conflict and mentioned crisis mechanisms are ready if needed.
- Reiche opposed raising inheritance taxes and highlighted the need for affordable climate protection and investments in gas power plants.
- Markus Söder praised the craft sector, encouraged stronger work performance, and closed the event with a blessing for the attendees.
A task force is in operation, crisis teams have been activated.— Katherina Reiche, German Minister of Economic Affairs, speaking to journalists and camera crews outside the Handwerksmesse in Munich about crisis mechanisms in the energy context.
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