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CDU climate politician defends government measures amid extreme heat

In light of extreme heat, CDU politician Gebhart has defended the federal government's climate policy, while the Association of German Cities and Towns calls for a national effort.

CDU climate politician defends government measures amid extreme heat
Photo: Michael Coghlan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

The spokesperson of the Union in the Environment and Climate Committee, Gebhart, has defended the federal government's climate policy. This came in the context of the ongoing discussion about the challenges posed by extreme heat and drought, accompanied by criticism from the Green Party.

At the same time, the German Association of Cities and Towns has called for a national effort to improve water supply and climate adaptation in municipalities. The debate over suitable measures to cope with current climatic conditions continues.