Climate impacts: Majority possible for constitutional change to climate adaptation
These funds could already be used not only within the framework of federal competences, but also with regard to the state share of 100 billion euros
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These funds could already be used flexibly, not only within the framework of federal competences, but also with regard to the state share of 100 billion euros. In order to effectively adapt to the climate crisis, “we need a national effort that sets priorities, pools resources, intensifies votes and enables rapid action,” according to a paper by SPD-led federal ministries for the cabinet meeting at the end of August. He cited the adaptation of urban and rural regions to climate change, forest conversion and climate adaptation in social institutions. “In addition, the federal government has already made considerable funds available, in particular with its “infrastructure and climate neutrality special assets”, which can also be used for climate adaptation measures – without a new constitutional amendment,” Amthor said.
Furthermore, Two-thirds majority is required for constitutional change An amendment to the Basic Law requires a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
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These funds could already be used flexibly, not only within the framework of federal competences, but also with regard to the state share of 100 billion euros.
reliability low1/2 sourcesIn order to effectively adapt to the climate crisis, “we need a national effort that sets priorities, pools resources, intensifies votes and enables rapid action,” according to a paper by SPD-led federal ministries for the cabinet meeting at the end of August.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHe cited the adaptation of urban and rural regions to climate change, forest conversion and climate adaptation in social institutions. “In addition, the federal government has already made considerable funds available, in particular with its “infrastructure and climate neutrality special assets”, which can also be used for climate adaptation measures – without a new constitutional amendment,” Amthor said.
reliability low1/2 sourcesTwo-thirds majority is required for constitutional change An amendment to the Basic Law requires a two-thirds majority in the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
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