In response to concerns over a potential kerosene shortage, Federal Minister Katherina Reiche emphasized the importance of measured discourse, stating that alarmism is counterproductive. The Ministry is engaging with stakeholders in the aviation sector to mitigate supply risks. Concurrently, protests in major cities, including Berlin and Munich, drew thousands, with demonstrators urging the government to expedite the transition to renewable energy sources amidst rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.