What do you expect from the black-red coalition, Mr Mercer?

Berlin - In a series, energate asks various stakeholders from the energy sector about their energy policy expectations of the next German government. Daniel Mercer, managing director of gas storage operator Storengy, kicks off the series.

Left-wing opposition plans are unlikely to appeal to the energy industry

Berlin - The Left Party was the surprise party in the federal elections. In opposition, it now wants to campaign for socially just climate protection. Lorenz Gösta Beutin, deputy leader of the Left Party, explained to us how this is to be achieved. Much of this is likely to be criticised by parts of the energy industry.

EU plan for affordable energy prices is too one-sided for many

Brussels - The EU Council of Energy Ministers has met: The countries are in agreement that energy costs must fall, but there was controversial discussion about how. Both nuclear power and fossil fuels appear to be indispensable for some countries.

"We want to skim off unearned profits"

Berlin - The Left Party has gained a lot of support. In opposition, the party wants to campaign for socially just climate protection. To achieve this, excess profits of energy suppliers must be skimmed off, heating subsidies must be socially staggered and ETS 2 must be cancelled, said Lorenz Gösta Beutin, vice-chairman of the Left Party, in an interview.