Germans told to wear a sweater to cope with soaring energy prices

[Muhammed45]

Germans told to wear a sweater to cope with soaring energy prices​

The European Union has announced a plan to phase out its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2030

© Getty Images
Baden-Württemberg Minister of Agriculture and Consumer Protection Peter Hauk has backed a complete German ban on importing gas and oil from Russia in response to Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine.
Hauk supported the response to Russia’s actions despite the impact it could have on his country’s own citizens, who are already struggling with soaring energy prices that make it challenging for them to heat their homes.
“You can withstand 15 degrees [Celsius] in winter in a sweater. No one dies of it. But people are dying elsewhere,” Hauk said, referencing the toll Russia has inflicted on Ukraine.

The comments from the politician, who is a member of the Christian Democratic Union party, elicited a strong response from the German Tenants’ Association, which retorted that it showed no understanding of the needs of the elderly or those working from home.

Although the association conceded that Europe needed to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, it warned that lowering the room temperature and relying instead on wearing more clothing could lead to people falling ill during the winter months. “With a ministerial salary or a presidential pension, you can afford exploding energy costs and do not need to freeze yourself,” Stuttgart state chairman Rolf Gassmann said.
The association went on to remind Gassmann that, with regard to rented accommodation, German landlords have a legal obligation to ensure rooms can be heated to 22 degrees Celsius and to install proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and mold infestation.

The European Union is to phase out its reliance on oil and gas from Russia by 2030, beginning by reducing its demand for Russian gas by two-thirds this year. The region “cannot rely on a supplier who explicitly threatens us,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

https://www.rt.com/news/552839-germans-sweater-energy-prices-russia/

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

Germans told to wear a sweater to cope with soaring energy prices​

The European Union has announced a plan to phase out its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2030

© Getty Images
Baden-Württemberg Minister of Agriculture and Consumer Protection Peter Hauk has backed a complete German ban on importing gas and oil from Russia in response to Moscow’s military assault on Ukraine.
Hauk supported the response to Russia’s actions despite the impact it could have on his country’s own citizens, who are already struggling with soaring energy prices that make it challenging for them to heat their homes.
“You can withstand 15 degrees [Celsius] in winter in a sweater. No one dies of it. But people are dying elsewhere,” Hauk said, referencing the toll Russia has inflicted on Ukraine.

The comments from the politician, who is a member of the Christian Democratic Union party, elicited a strong response from the German Tenants’ Association, which retorted that it showed no understanding of the needs of the elderly or those working from home.

Although the association conceded that Europe needed to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, it warned that lowering the room temperature and relying instead on wearing more clothing could lead to people falling ill during the winter months. “With a ministerial salary or a presidential pension, you can afford exploding energy costs and do not need to freeze yourself,” Stuttgart state chairman Rolf Gassmann said.
The association went on to remind Gassmann that, with regard to rented accommodation, German landlords have a legal obligation to ensure rooms can be heated to 22 degrees Celsius and to install proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and mold infestation.

The European Union is to phase out its reliance on oil and gas from Russia by 2030, beginning by reducing its demand for Russian gas by two-thirds this year. The region “cannot rely on a supplier who explicitly threatens us,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

https://www.rt.com/news/552839-germans-sweater-energy-prices-russia/

Great step to reduce the fossil fuel usage and prevent climate change.

 

[Muhammed45]

I suggest German friends try this

 

[Azadkashmir]

I suggest German friends try this
View attachment 828188

didn't you hear from vlad putin, Germany doesn't have enuff wood, its Russia they need to import wood not only gas n oil.

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

didn't you hear from vlad putin, Germany doesn't have enuff wood, its Russia they need to import wood not only gas n oil.

@Wood I thought you were anti-Russia. When did this happen.

 

[Wood]

@Wood I thought you were anti-Russia. When did this happen.

The what? I'm only against Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

I do not care for Russia one way or the other. And do not know why you see my political opinion relevant to this conversation.

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

The what? I'm only against Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

I do not care for Russia one way or the other. And do not know why you see my political opinion relevant to this conversation.

We are talking about wood @Wood

No politics please

 

[SABRE]

I have been to Germany in winters & it's terribly cold there. But I think they can survive 15 deg.C.

 

[8888888888888]

Next election the ruling government will suffer for this.

 

[El Sidd]

The association went on to remind Gassmann that, with regard to rented accommodation, German landlords have a legal obligation to ensure rooms can be heated to 22 degrees Celsius and to install proper ventilation to prevent moisture buildup and mold infestation.

The lethargic bureaucracy must make up for strides made by technology. Government must ensure that sustainable energy efficient targets set are not plagued by immature polity.

 

[Azadkashmir]

@Wood I thought you were anti-Russia. When did this happen.

your heads messed when i was anti-russian?.

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

your heads messed when i was anti-russian?.

When you play the role @Wood you are anti-Russia and when you play the role @Azadkashmir you are pro-Russia.

 

[Azadkashmir]

When you play the role @Wood you are anti-Russia and when you play the role @Azadkashmir you are pro-Russia.

View attachment 828390

wtf r u on bout ? wat role?

 

[TNT]

Isnt it funny that Germany and Europe have to face consequences of this war while the US doesn't face any problems, infact gets advantage and will now sell billions worth LNG . The ONLY country that gains from this war is US.

 

[SuvarnaTeja]

Isnt it funny that Germany and Europe have to face consequences of this war while the US doesn't face any problems, infact gets advantage and will now sell billions worth LNG . The ONLY country that gains from this war is US.