Habeck admits to breaking the law
The Federal Minister of Economics admits to a criminal offense
In an interview with the ARD, the Federal Minister of Economics, Robert Habeck, has admitted to breaking the law. The background is the approval of the LNG terminal in Wilhelmshaven. "I admit that I have broken the law," said Habeck in the interview. However, he also defended his actions by saying that he had balanced the interests in a socially responsible manner.
Reactions to Habeck's admission
The reactions to Habeck's admission are mixed. Some commentators criticize the minister's actions sharply, while others show understanding for his motives. The opposition criticized Habeck's admission sharply. The FDP parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr spoke of "a serious breach of the rule of law". The Greens, on the other hand, defended Habeck. The deputy party leader Ricarda Lang spoke of a "difficult decision" that Habeck had made in a "situation of conflict of interests".
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