The new government formed by CDU, CSU and SPD has announced ambitious plans for a consumer-friendly policy – a development we explicitly welcome. Key initiatives are planned in the areas of energy, mobility, pension schemes, housing, socially just climate action, the promotion of sustainable consumption, and both economic and digital consumer protection. We particularly welcome the planned nationwide rollout of “practical checks” as a new tool for designing everyday-relevant, people-centered policies.
What matters now is the consistent implementation of the coalition agreement’s objectives throughout the legislative term. This will require a strong and capable consumer protection department. With the transfer of responsibility from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection to the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, we hope this transition will not result in a loss of personnel capacity and that the integration will proceed swiftly.
We wish the new Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection, Dr. Stefanie Hubig, every success and all the best for the tasks and challenges ahead.