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Climate protection in danger: Associations are calling for the reallocation of 500 billion euros!
On November 12, 2025, environmental associations are calling for climate-friendly use of the special fund to transform the infrastructure.
Climate protection in danger: Associations are calling for the reallocation of 500 billion euros!
With regard to the future challenges in Germany, the handling of the federal government's special assets is becoming increasingly crucial. On November 12, 2025, environmental and social associations as well as the ver.di union are calling for these funds to be used specifically for future investments and ecological transformation. The initiative, led by an alliance of the Climate Alliance, criticizes the government's current budget draft for 2026 as inadequate and unhelpful for climate protection.
In a joint statement, the associations point out that the impressive special fund of 500 billion euros should be used for infrastructure projects and climate neutrality. Stefanie Langkamp from the Climate Alliance emphasizes that the funds must flow into climate-friendly infrastructure. “We need to prioritize clean energy and protecting vulnerable people,” she says.
Fossil projects endanger climate goals
What is particularly alarming is the Union and SPD's plans to invest billions in fossil fuel projects, which, according to the associations, could endanger the necessary climate protection. WWF climate expert Viviane Raddatz highlights the financing of fossil projects via the special fund as wrong in terms of climate policy and legally questionable. The critics agree: A departure from this strategy is essential in order to achieve the climate goals.
Christine Behle from ver.di also expresses concern about the deficiencies in public transport and calls for more financial resources for municipalities in order to be able to offer better service. At the same time, Michael Groß, President of the AWO Federal Association, draws attention to the renovation backlog in the social infrastructure. He points out that over half of the daycare centers need to be renovated to be energy-efficient and climate-neutral, which increases the pressure to act.
What is the special fund used for?
Behind the associations' demand are reports that deal with the financing of climate protection measures as well as the expansion of local public transport and the renovation backlog in social institutions. If these challenges are not addressed, Germany's social and environmental infrastructure could endanger domestic political stability.
Ultimately, it is about a future-oriented policy that focuses on preserving the environment and social justice. The question remains: Will the federal government take the urgently needed steps to do justice to both the environment and citizens?