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Coal 2005 – No future without coal

What else has to happen on the global energy markets before Germany begins to sit up and take notice of coal as a fuel and raw material? Energy policy has to weigh-up security of supply and stability against the incalculable risks associated with the international energy trade. Against such a background our national energy and raw-materials reserves must be regarded as commodities of enormous political significance.

While it is becoming ever clearer that coal policy actions taken over the last twenty or thirty years are beginning to pay off, policy-shapers in the coal producing areas are now talking about getting out of mining altogether. They justify this on the basis that coal industry subsidies have to be reduced. Naturally the public authorities have to set priorities when it comes to expenditure planning, but it is now clear to everyone that energy security is an issue of growing significance and safeguarding energy supplies is a responsibility of the state - for there are no insurance premiums to be had for players on the world markets. What is more, there is everything to be gained by maintaining our largest national energy reserve. Indigenous coal will be available in Germany for many generations to come - provided we retain access to the deposits. See here for further information. The brochure can also be ordered free of charge.

See here for further information. (German version)

The brochure can also be ordered free of charge. (German version)