Reiche announces new gas power plants for Germany

The new Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche announces new gas power plants and demands: Security of supply first. What she wants to tackle first in her new office.

Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Reiche urges the construction of gas power plants. It demands a reality check of the energy transition - but a return to nuclear energy excluded it.

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Reiche has expressed herself for the first time since taking office on the situation in the country and set priorities. The CDU politician has announced new gas power plants for Germany.

According to Interior Minister Dobrindt, rejections of asylum seekers at the border are legally possible. Minister Reiche outlines her plan for the German economy. All developments in the live ticker.

Katherina Reiche takes over the Ministry of Economics and sets new priorities. Her focus in energy policy: Affordability before climate protection. A change of course is imminent.

The new German Minister of Economic Affairs wants new gas-fired power plants to be built quickly to strengthen Germany's energy security. According to Katherina Reiche, these plants are needed if insufficient energy can be generated by wind and sun.