“We want more market, and out of the planned economy,” the Free Democratic Party (FDP) election manifesto reads. “Fixing electricity prices by policies mustn’t become permanent.”
In order to stop power prices from rising and not undermine the competitiveness of German industry, the build-up of renewables needs to be managed better, says the party of economics minister Philipp Rösler.
“Because of that, security of supply and affordability are as important as rapid progress in environmental protection,” the manifesto states, adding that all support mechanisms for renewables must be verified on a regular basis and, if necessary, “adapted”.
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