"Cheers for Habeck's Exit" - Reiche's Warm Welcome as New Economy Minister
Acclaim for Habeck - Compliments from Successor Reiche
Katherina Reiche, CDU member, takes over the Federal Ministry of Economics from her Green predecessor, Robert Habeck. In a heartfelt farewell, Habeck emphasized the ministry's importance and praised his team before departing.
During the handover, Habeck expressed his gratitude to his colleagues and voiced his appreciation for the ministry, a "great house full of unfinished projects and completed work due to the recent election." Reiche, in turn, acknowledged Habeck's "almost superhuman" feats during his tenure amidst the pandemic aftermath and the energy crisis triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Habeckencouraged his successor to maintain a steady economy, stressing the link between economic stability and the continuity of democracy. He mentioned the current recession Germany is facing and the need for reducing electricity costs. Reiche, who was sworn in on Tuesday, intends to focus on these issues while preserving the ministry's authority as "the conscience of the federal government in matters of economic policy."
With a background in politics spanning 18 years and experience in energy management, Reiche brings valuable expertise to her new position. As the lead of the National Hydrogen Council since 2020 and a former member of the Bundestag, she is well-equipped to address the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy, balancing economic growth with environmental goals, and achieving international cooperation for stable and sustainable energy supplies.
Source: ntv.de, jog/AFP/dpa
- Robert Habeck
- Katherina Reiche
- Federal Ministry of Economics
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Katherina Reiche's tenure in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action comes with significant challenges and expectations. As a seasoned politician with a strong background in energy management, she is well-prepared to navigate these obstacles and make meaningful contributions to her role. Notably, her leadership will require delicately balancing economic growth, environmental goals, and international cooperation to drive the energy transition, while maintaining economic stability.
[1] Katherina Reiche résumé
- The Commission is therefore proposing to extend the scope of the programme to cover Katherina Reiche's management of renewable energy, her experiences in energy management, and her role in balancing economic growth with environmental goals.
- Amidst the challenges of transitioning to renewable energy, reducing electricity costs, and ensuring economic stability, Robert Habeck emphasized the importance of preserving the Federal Ministry of Economics' authority as the "conscience of the federal government in matters of economic policy."
- During the handover, Katherina Reiche acknowledged Robert Habeck's contributions to the Federal Ministry of Economics, expressing her appreciation for his "almost superhuman" feats during his tenure amidst the pandemic aftermath and the energy crisis triggered by Russia's attack on Ukraine.
- As the lead of the National Hydrogen Council since 2020 and a former member of the Bundestag, Reiche emphasized her intent to emphasize general-news matters such as the current recession and the need for international cooperation in her new role as the Federal Ministry of Economics' minister.
