Greenpeace’s Martin Kaiser criticized the government’s reliance on fossil fuels, including the continued use of combustion engines and the lack of a nationwide speed limit. He emphasized the need for a rapid transition to renewable energy to reduce dependence on foreign leaders. Germanwatch’s Lutz Weischer condemned the government’s energy crisis relief package, arguing that it incorrectly subsidizes fossil fuels rather than promoting electrification. Calls for increased investment in renewable energy and electrification were echoed by ministers from over 30 countries at the event.