Germany's Climate Czar Faces Hurdles in Ambitious Green Transition

Robert Habeck, Germany's vice-chancellor, leads the country's climate change efforts but has faced challenges enacting green reforms.
As Minister of Economic Affairs, Habeck has worked to reduce Germany's reliance on Russian gas but was forced to make compromises like reopening coal plants.
Habeck aims to transform Germany into a global renewable energy leader, but struggles to rally the public around ambitious climate goals.
Conservative media attacked Habeck's plan to phase out gas heating, painting him as an eco-fundamentalist imposing costs on citizens.
While still committed to green ideals, Habeck recognizes the need for pragmatism and persuasion to bring the public along on Germany's energy transition.

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