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Schneider plans constitutional amendment for climate adaptation

Federal Environment Minister Schneider aims to amend the constitution to give the federal government more flexibility in heat protection measures.

Schneider plans constitutional amendment for climate adaptation
Photo: Stefan Müller (climate) · Openverse · BY

Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schneider has announced plans to amend the constitution to grant the federal government greater authority in the area of heat protection. This aims to establish climate adaptation as a collective responsibility of the state.

Schneider emphasizes that such a constitutional change presents challenges and that the path forward will not be easy. The proposal is set to be further discussed in upcoming discussions.