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German Union party mocked over coal-friendly energy plan
Original: Die Union hat offenbar einen fantastischen Plan: Zukunft abschalten, Sonne besteuern und Kohle wieder zum Familienmitgli
Germany's Union parties are being accused of planning to scale back the country's energy transition, with critics claiming the plan would tax solar power while extending support for coal. Commentators argue this would benefit power companies and worsen the climate crisis, saying other countries are expanding cheap, clean energy while Germany would be marching backwards. The sarcastic tone of the criticism suggests frustration with the party's energy policy direction.
Why now: Ongoing debate in Germany over the Union parties' energy and climate policy ahead of policy decisions
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