The simple fact is Germany is massively dependent on Russia for energy, not just gas but coal as well. As to the idea that industry could run a 100% on renewable (and let's not discuss the fact that 90% of homes are heated by oil/gas) is a pure pipe dream. Germans support the effort now but what happens when inflation turns out not to be transitory. High energy prices will feed into inflation?
It's not a black and white situation. Russia isn't the only supplier and working toward greater energy independence on the way to more renewables was a good goal even before Russia invaded Ukraine.
The simple fact is Germany is massively dependent on Russia for energy, not just gas but coal as well. As to the idea that industry could run a 100% on renewable (and let's not discuss the fact that 90% of homes are heated by oil/gas) is a pure pipe dream. Germans support the effort now but what happens when inflation turns out not to be transitory. High energy prices will feed into inflation?
It's not a black and white situation. Russia isn't the only supplier and working toward greater energy independence on the way to more renewables was a good goal even before Russia invaded Ukraine.