Berlin Greens Push for Constitutional Climate Protection Amid Government Criticism

The Berlin Greens are advocating for the inclusion of climate protection in the state constitution. Their proposal aims to amend Article 31, thereby granting the climate special protection.

This measure would empower citizens to challenge any laws or actions that contradict this environmental goal in the state constitutional court. Fraktionschef Werner Graf has openly criticized the current coalition government, composed of CDU and SPD, for failing to fulfill its climate commitments.

By enshrining climate protection as a constitutional objective, the Greens seek to hold the government accountable for its environmental responsibilities. They plan to introduce their motion in the House of Representatives in September, emphasizing the necessity of proactive climate measures.

This initiative reflects a growing urgency to prioritize environmental issues at the legislative level, ensuring that climate commitments are not just promises but legal obligations.