{"id":23615,"date":"2022-10-04T15:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T13:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/?p=23615"},"modified":"2022-12-05T15:50:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T14:50:36","slug":"maritime-fact-check-state-election-of-lower-saxony-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/maritimer-faktencheck-landtagswahl-niedersachsen-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Maritime fact check - Lower Saxony state election 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Sunday, 9 October, the composition of the 19th state parliament in Lower Saxony will be voted on. There is no doubt about the importance of the maritime sector in the second largest federal state in terms of area with a population of eight million. After all, nine seaports in Lower Saxony are recognised as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seaports.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Seaports of Niedersachsen<\/a> and the access to the ports of Hamburg and Bremen along the approximately 600 kilometres of coastline. The state is currently led by a grand coalition of Social Democrats and Christian Democrats under the leadership of Minister President Stephan Weil.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How maritime is the election in Lower Saxony<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A look at the website of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) helps us here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wahl-o-mat.de\/niedersachsen2022\/app\/main_app.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Wahl-O-Mat online tool<\/a> also offers a decision-making aid for this state election. While sifting through the 38 opinion theses, we noticed the following questions, which have a maritime significance or daily political reference to security policy in the narrow or broadest sense:<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #01: The A20 coastal motorway is to be built further.<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #03: Lower Saxony should support the construction of terminals for liquefied natural gas (LNG).<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #06: The state of Lower Saxony should endeavour to close the NATO military training area in Bergen.<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #10: The Outer Ems should be deepened for shipping.<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #20: Research for military purposes should continue to be permitted at the country's universities.<\/p>\n<p>Thesis #36: Lower Saxony should campaign for Germany to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wahl-o-mat.de\/niedersachsen2022\/PositionsVergleichNiedersachsen2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">An overview with the responses of the 14 parties to the <strong>Wahl-O-Mat theses<\/strong> can be found here as a PDF.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What do the parties say?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>SPD<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong><u><\/u><strong><em>Economy<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span id=\"page16R_mcid419\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Strong seaports from Emden to Stade and good connections are of central importance for the maritime economy. Through <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page16R_mcid420\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the construction of the JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven as the only deep-water harbour in Germany and the establishment of Cuxhaven as a <span id=\"page18R_mcid421\" class=\"markedContent\">the German offshore base port, our federal state is already competing very well with other ports in the so-called <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid422\" class=\"markedContent\">North Range. In order to make our \"Port of Lower Saxony\" fit for the future, our seaports must be equipped for the current challenges. <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid423\" class=\"markedContent\">ship sizes must be achievable. That is why we are prioritising the deepening of the Lower Weser to Brake and the deepening of the Outer Ems. We <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid424\" class=\"markedContent\">will continue to support the federal government in realising these projects as quickly as possible. But also to our harbour stand<\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid426\" class=\"markedContent\">There is enough to do in Emden itself: The upgrading of the sea lock and the construction of a third large ship berth in Emden, the <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid427\" class=\"markedContent\">Construction of additional berths for offshore wind transhipment in Cuxhaven and infrastructure for the landing of watercraft<\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid429\" class=\"markedContent\">The task for the coming years will be to financially secure the supply of raw materials in Wilhelmshaven. In addition, the JadeWeserPort will foreseeably <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid430\" class=\"markedContent\">need to expand the logistics zone. We have already started the necessary preparatory work. In the long term, we see <\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid431\" class=\"markedContent\">We also recognise the need for a second expansion phase of the JadeWeserPort and will continue to press ahead with concrete planning.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Energy supply<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span id=\"page18R_mcid433\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine emphasises the need to free ourselves from dependency on the Russian energy supply.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid434\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">- <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid435\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The aim is to resolve the shortage of Russian gas supplies in particular and to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. Renewable <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid436\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">For us, renewable energies represent the path to a free and independent energy supply. If, in addition to climate protection per se <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid437\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">still needed an argument in favour of a domestic, independent and clean energy supply from renewables, then that is <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid438\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">this war. The world has been a different place ever since! <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid439\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We will not make the mistake of prioritising climate protection and the restructuring of our energy supply over the short-term. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid440\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">measures in the course of the war in Ukraine. That would be short-sighted and, not least, would be detrimental to future generations. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid441\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">irresponsible towards others. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid442\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We are now at a point where we need to create new facts in terms of energy policy. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page18R_mcid442\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">To do this, we need three things in particular <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid443\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">centralised decisions:<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid444\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">1.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid445\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We need to expand renewable energies even faster. They provide reliable, cost-effective and clean energy.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Energy.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid446\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">This is also a message to those who are sceptical about the expansion projects on site: The expansion of the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid447\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Renewables give us freedom and independence from attempts at energy policy blackmail.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid448\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid449\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">In the short term, we must ensure that our strategic coal and gas reserves are sufficient. The caverns<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid450\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid451\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">storage facilities are part of a critical supply infrastructure. The proposals put forward by the Social Democrat-led federal government<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid452\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid453\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The new legal requirements for filling natural gas storage facilities are therefore correct.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid454\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">3.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid455\" class=\"markedContent\"> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We need to create the necessary infrastructure for importing liquid gas in the short term - only as a transitional solution for fossil fuels.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid456\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">gas in order to then quickly switch to the supply of green, climate-neutral gas. This is not only technically possible, the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid457\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is already part of the concepts for terminals in Stade and Wilhelmshaven. With the commitment to building an infrastructure for<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid458\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the import of liquefied natural gas and climate-neutral gas, we are pursuing our goal of gradually phasing out the production of liquefied natural gas by 2040.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid459\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of fossil fuels. The extraction of natural gas from unconventional reservoirs using the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page18R_mcid460\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">However, we reject fracking technology<\/span><\/span>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page22R_mcid527\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Hydrogen<\/strong><br \/>\nWith its large share of renewable energies, important companies in the energy industry, its role as an energy hub and the fact that<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page22R_mcid529\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and a strong energy research landscape, Lower Saxony is to be a pioneer on the road to climate-neutral energy.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page22R_mcid531\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">supply and the economy. Hydrogen will play a central role as an energy source, as hydrogen can be used in large quantities. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page22R_mcid532\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">quantities can be stored and transported.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page22R_mcid543\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Thanks to its location on the coast, the harbour infrastructure and the existing energy infrastructure, Lower Saxony is an<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page22R_mcid544\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is of particular importance in the development of a hydrogen economy. The country has a well-developed gas infrastructure<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid545\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">including seaports, cavern storage facilities and pipelines that would be available for hydrogen. We will utilise this locational advantage<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid546\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in the development of a hydrogen infrastructure.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid547\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page24R_mcid547\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The first projects for importing green hydrogen are already underway in Wilhelmshaven. We will support these projects<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid548\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and ensure that existing natural gas infrastructures are adapted and rededicated.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid549\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The prerequisite for this is to make production and transport competitive. This requires a great deal of research<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid550\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and development work for efficient manufacturing, transport and storage technologies, which we can realise through innovation<\/span><span class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span><\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid551\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The company will also support the development of regional hydrogen clusters.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid552\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page24R_mcid552\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The first pilot projects for electrolysers on an industrial scale have been launched in Lower Saxony. The aim is to generate electricity<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid553\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from offshore wind farms to produce green hydrogen, which is then used in industrial processes<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid554\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be realised. For reasons of efficiency, plants for the production of green hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis are to be installed at the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid555\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">feed-in points offshore, primarily on the coast. There are also active co-operations with other countries,<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid556\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">especially within the framework of the European Union.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid557\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page24R_mcid557\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Even if it will be a financial tour de force: We are not leaving our economy alone and are supporting it together with<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid558\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the federal government as part of IPCEI funding for key projects along the entire hydrogen value chain.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid559\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Decarbonisation through hydrogen requires one thing above all: more renewable energies. Lower Saxony has this potential.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid560\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We have already replaced the electricity previously produced in the nuclear power plants in Lower Saxony with renewable energies.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid561\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">covered. The expansion targets for wind and photovoltaics formulated jointly with the federal government are ambitious. However, the direct<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page24R_mcid562\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Utilisation of energy along the coast creates potential for faster expansion.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Click here to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spdnds.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/77\/2022\/06\/SPD_NDS_LTW_Regierungsprogramm_2022-2022_K2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Election programme of the SPD Lower Saxony as PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CDU<br \/>\n<\/u><\/strong><em><strong>Economy<\/strong><br \/>\nAs interfaces in national and international logistics and supply chains, Lower Saxony's seaports and inland ports make an important contribution to the exchange of goods and Germany's overall defence capability, thereby ensuring security and prosperity far beyond our state borders. The future orientation of our ports towards security of supply, digitalisation, climate protection and sustainability should take place within the framework of increased North German port cooperation, in which the various locations can fully develop their respective potential. The basis for successful development can only be achieved if all development measures are geared towards the practical needs of the port industry and the international exchange of goods to diversify supply chains in the long term in a close exchange between all parties involved, such as in the seaport dialogue. As the CDU in Lower Saxony, we support our ports in their further development and keep them competitive in the face of international competition. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We will:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- Lower Saxony's seaports as a whole remain competitive and fit for the future<\/em><em>and continue to invest at a high level in the coming years.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- develop our harbours into energy ports and build the necessary infrastructure for this purpose. <\/em><em>such as LNG terminals in Wilhelmshaven and Stade as well as landing possibilities<\/em><em>for hydrogen H2, for ammonia and LOHC transports, targeted and con<\/em><em>sequently.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- drive forward the deepening of the Lower Weser as far as Brake.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- accelerate the deepening of the Outer Ems.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- consistently drive forward the digitalisation of our ports in Lower Saxony.<\/em><em>and support them in the automation of processes and workflows through an intelli<\/em><em>support the port management.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- promote a collaborative maritime economy, including research and training.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- maintain and further expand the existing inland ports.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- maintain the efficiency of the waterway network.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>- modernise and expand the locks that are important for inland shipping.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><em><strong>Energy supply<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em>With an honoured<\/em><\/span><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">miserly<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">e<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">nergy policy agenda, we want to utilise this potential of our federal<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the state and make Lower Saxony the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Energy<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">land<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Number one<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in Germany ma<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">tions.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The dependence of our gas supply on a small number of countries, particularly <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">from Russia, m<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We need to reduce this as quickly as possible. Our goal is to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">until the end of 2023 <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">completely independent of Russian natural gas,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Russian<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Crude oil and Russian coal<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to become<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the. We need to create the infrastructural and logistical conditions to enable earth<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">gas m<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">in the medium term and replace them with green energy sources such as<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ecological according to<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">produced in a sustainable way,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">green<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Hydrogen<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">H2<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to replace it.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We will<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">:<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">together with the federal government, extensive investments in suitable Lower Saxony<\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">sian harbours<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Wilhelmshaven and Stade<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and use them for the absorption of liquid <\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Natural Gas (LNG)<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and also B<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">io<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">g<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as clearly<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to train.<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We are committed to ensuring that the LNG<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Date<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be erected as quickly as possible and <\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the fastest possible implementation is thus achieved.<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the conventional exploration possibilities for natural gas in Lower Saxony<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">expand<\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ters<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and new<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Funding authorisations<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the sensitive areas of the lowlands; the<\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">saxon<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Wadden Sea and the water protection areas of Lower Saxony remain<\/span><\/em><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">continue to be exempt from this. Locally produced natural gas according to German <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">standards has a lower CO2 footprint than gas that has to be delivered over long distances.<br role=\"presentation\" \/>- exhaust all legal possibilities to transfer existing gas storage facilities in Lower Saxony back into public ownership if this is necessary in the interests of security of supply.<br role=\"presentation\" \/>- Set up a cluster for storage technologies. \"Power to gas\" and other new technologies create opportunities for longer-term storage of surplus energy. Together with our neighbouring countries in the north and west, we will develop technologies and expertise for this. We will establish a joint research cluster for this purpose. We will support business partnerships to bundle synergy effects.<br role=\"presentation\" \/>- rapidly and exponentially drive forward the production of green hydrogen H2. Green hydrogen - generated in particular by offshore wind power, but also onshore wind power and solar energy on our coasts - is one of the most promising energy projects in the state. This is why we will implement Lower Saxony's hydrogen strategy in a financially systematic, targeted and consistent manner.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Armed Forces<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The<\/span> <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">German Armed Forces<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">must not only make an effective contribution to the deter<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ck<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ability to work<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">power ambitions of Russia, it is also a decisive player in the capital market.<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">disaster control. It is also an important civilian employer.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The female soldiers<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">un<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">d <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Soldiers<\/span> <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of the Bundeswehr<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">deserve more social recognition than before.<\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Therefore <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">we will<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">:<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">d<\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">he Bundeswehr is still an important player in Lower Saxony.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">more effective<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">under<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">support<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">n.<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">d<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">he joint security architecture of the police, security authorities<\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">authorities and federal<\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of the armed forces in disaster control<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">consistent<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">improve<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">About the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Office<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and cata<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">verse help<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">under the direction of the police,<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Joint operations at home<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ver<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">strengthens<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ge<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">usual<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">t be<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">State construction management<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">to<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">speedy<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">m<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Trading with<\/span> <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Federal real estate<\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">defence<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">instruct<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">.<\/span><\/em><br role=\"presentation\" \/><em><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">towards the<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Covenant<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">demand<\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">all Bundeswehr locations in Lower Saxony to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">received.<br \/>\n<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-<\/span> <span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">give more space to the interests of the Bundeswehr by<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">\u00f6<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Public vows <\/span><span class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and thus promote the <span class=\"highlight selected appended\">German Armed Forces<\/span> stronger in the mi<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the centre of society<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">n<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Click here to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdu-niedersachsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Regierungsprogramm_2022-2027_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Election programme of the CDU Lower Saxony as PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Greens<br \/>\n<\/u><em><span id=\"page84R_mcid38\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Energy and harbour industry<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span id=\"page84R_mcid39\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We see great opportunities in the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Energy Hub Northwest, the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">create many maritime jobs <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and preserve regional value<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">creation can bring. The import of<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">on green gases strengthens the use <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of renewable energies that are<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">entire harbour industry on the North Sea, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">but also inland. We demand <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a further expansion of offshore<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">wind turbines and corresponding<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">infrastructure - in harmony with <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">with nature and the local <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Conditions. For a sustainable <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We are committed to the port industry <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Implementation of a Green Harbour<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">strategy and a cross-national <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">port co-operation. Goal <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">is a sustainable hinterland <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">connection by rail.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span id=\"page86R_mcid0\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Maritime security and international<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page86R_mcid2\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Strengthening international cooperation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span id=\"page86R_mcid47\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We want civil protection <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and the average command personnel <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and financially. This includes <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">clear emergency plans for accidents. The <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Disaster control equipment in the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Coastal areas and islands must be <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be significantly improved. In addition <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We demand more safety for ships<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">loads and containers and more <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Checks on load securing <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">already in the harbour. Here, the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">State government has greater influence on <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">taken by the federal government <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">so that the international <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Level commitments <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be fulfilled. We want to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Networking in the environmental sector<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Monitoring, research and funding programmes<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">programmes of the countries bordering the North Sea <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">strengthen. Fossil-free ship propulsion systems, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Measuring and localisation systems and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">intelligent ship control are <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">particularly important. We want to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">maritime research at the universities<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">schools and strengthen the maritime <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Training continuously adapted to the challenges<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span id=\"page86R_mcid20\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Coastal and marine protection seriously <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">take<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span id=\"page86R_mcid59\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Dyke protection and the protection of <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Islands are important for the coastal <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">protection, as well as nature conservation <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of sediment management in the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">North Sea. We turn to the<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">pressure against moving\/folding <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of the silt sediment from the sub<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">dredging of the rivers and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">harbours along the North Sea coast and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">inland. Our goal is to<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">sediment management in order to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">uncontaminated dredged material for the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">coastal protection, and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">compliance with the water framework<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">guideline. Together with our <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Neighbouring countries must have the general<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Coastal protection plans with a view to <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Climate impacts further developed and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be realised. The world natural heritage site <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The Wadden Sea is unique and special<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">important for the diversity of species and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">climate protection. That is why <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">we finally take marine protection seriously <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and the long-awaited<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">set up a special marine litter fund. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We don't want plastic waste in <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">our rivers, lakes, in the North Sea <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and in the harbours. Our goal is to, <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">through a variety of activities and <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Projects to reduce marine litter <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and the old munitions, the time<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">bombs in the sea. <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">In future, we want to increase the flow<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">as CO<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2<\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">-memory and for the <\/span><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Create flood protection.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Click here to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gruene-niedersachsen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Wahlprogramm_barrierefrei.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Election programme of the Greens in Lower Saxony as PDF<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>FDP<br \/>\n<\/u><em>Harbours &amp; Shipping<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em><span id=\"page117R_mcid2357\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Lower Saxony's maritime economy is a growth engine and ensures the competitiveness of the region.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2359\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">competitiveness of the entire export industry. Modern, future-proof ports and their <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2360\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">connections are the decisive location factor for new companies. Economic <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2361\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Opportunities arise from the strategic development of the universal and speciality<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2363\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and the JadeWeserPort in the North German network.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2364\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page117R_mcid2364\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">In order to ensure a needs-based, progressive infrastructure in the state-owned ports and <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2365\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">To implement investments in more efficient, more climate-friendly structures, a sufficient<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2367\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">financial resources. The seaward accessibility of the harbours, but also the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2368\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Reliable hinterland connections by rail, road and water are essential for<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2370\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">crucial links in the logistics chain. In order to channel the flow of goods effectively, in <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page117R_mcid2371\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Lower Saxony inland waterways can be used coherently.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span id=\"page137R_mcid2505\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Support for the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2506\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2507\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Inland navigation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span id=\"page137R_mcid2510\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Inland navigation plays an important role in the<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2512\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">waterway and combined transport <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2513\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Transport plays an increasingly important role <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2514\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and is intended for digitisation projects <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2515\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and the decarbonisation of the fleet <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2516\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be supported. Through innovation <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2517\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and technology leadership, e.g. in the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2518\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Shipbuilding, for alternative drives <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2519\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">or recycling result in further<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2521\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">opportunities in competition and for <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page137R_mcid2522\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">securing jobs.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page213R_mcid4305\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Energy &amp; climate protection<\/strong><br \/>\nLower Saxony must make its contribution to combating climate change. We Free <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4306\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Democrats want to utilise the opportunities that arise from the geographical position of our <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4307\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">already today, a great deal is already being produced from Lower Saxony. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4308\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Energy through power lines with profit to neighbouring federal states and countries <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4309\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">exported. This economic sector is to be further expanded by Lower Saxony <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4310\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">central hub for all energy sources and thus an energy multi-hub. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4311\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">With its opportunities for import and export thanks to its access to the North Sea, the <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4312\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Europe's largest gas storage facility and extensive caverns for hydrogen storage <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4313\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and excellent opportunities for the utilisation of onshore and offshore wind energy are <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4314\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">the necessary framework conditions for this. The Free Democrats are <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4315\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">on the geostrategic importance of Germany's energy supply and -independent<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4317\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We are aware of the importance of security of supply and therefore keep it a top priority.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span id=\"page213R_mcid4325\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">We want Lower Saxony to create the conditions necessary to become a central hub <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4326\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for energy imports and distribution. This requires one or more completely <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4327\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">open-technology import terminals (energy multihub) on the North Sea coast and centralised<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4329\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">rivers such as the Elbe. These must be designed for the current but also <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4330\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">be suitable for the energy sources that will be increasingly required in the future. This can already <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4331\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">existing structures and competences are utilised and strengthened.<\/span> <span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Through such <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4332\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">energy multi-hubs will also make it possible to trigger further investments in the hinterland. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4333\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The energy transition will make large electrolysis plants and cavern storage facilities <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4334\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">necessary. Due to its geographical location, Lower Saxony offers the ideal conditions for both.<\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4336\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">ideal conditions. These can be realised economically with the energy multihubs. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4337\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">create favourable synergies. Lower Saxony therefore has the potential to become a nationwide <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4338\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Cluster for energy distribution with Europe-wide significance <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4339\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for the import and export of energy. We want to <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4340\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">investments in facilities for import, export and <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4341\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">for the redistribution of energy sources and <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page213R_mcid4342\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">proactively participate in the implementation.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span id=\"page219R_mcid4429\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Hydrogen strategy<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span id=\"page219R_mcid4432\" class=\"markedContent\"><br role=\"presentation\" \/><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">The northern German states have <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4433\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">North German hydrogen strategy <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4434\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">rightly noted that the North has <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4435\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">a well-developed natural gas infrastructure <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4436\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">and that these have a perspective <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4437\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">essential role for the establishment of <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4438\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">of a hydrogen economy. <\/span><\/span><span id=\"page219R_mcid4439\" class=\"markedContent\"><span dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">To ensure that the development of water<span id=\"page221R_mcid4442\" class=\"markedContent\">materials industry can succeed in a timely manner, <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4443\" class=\"markedContent\">the measures must be even more <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4444\" class=\"markedContent\">concretised and the necessary <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4445\" class=\"markedContent\">legal and regulatory adjustments, <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4446\" class=\"markedContent\">be implemented quickly. This requires<\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4448\" class=\"markedContent\">We need the political support <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4449\" class=\"markedContent\">and the corresponding political <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4450\" class=\"markedContent\">Framework conditions for the structure <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4451\" class=\"markedContent\">of a hydrogen economy along the <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4452\" class=\"markedContent\">value chain. This creates a <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4453\" class=\"markedContent\">contribution to the energy transition, but also <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4454\" class=\"markedContent\">for modern and future-proof <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4455\" class=\"markedContent\">Reorganisation of the Lower Saxony <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4456\" class=\"markedContent\">economy is possible, which is why we <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4457\" class=\"markedContent\">on the entire value chain <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4458\" class=\"markedContent\">have to concentrate (production, trans<\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4460\" class=\"markedContent\">port, utilisation). Natural gas in its liquid form <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4461\" class=\"markedContent\">(LNG) and gaseous form is used in the <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4462\" class=\"markedContent\">Within the framework of the transformation in this <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4463\" class=\"markedContent\">context an important bridge<\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4465\" class=\"markedContent\">function, because green water<\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4467\" class=\"markedContent\">at least in the coming years. <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4468\" class=\"markedContent\">one to two decades a scarce <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4469\" class=\"markedContent\">will be good. Without natural gas and LNG <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4470\" class=\"markedContent\">investment in \"Hydrogen-Rea<\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4472\" class=\"markedContent\">dy\" plants did not start promptly <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4473\" class=\"markedContent\">with the consequence that right now <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4474\" class=\"markedContent\">at the beginning of the transformation <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4475\" class=\"markedContent\">valuable time would be lost. <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4476\" class=\"markedContent\">As a result, there must be no <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4477\" class=\"markedContent\">Disadvantage of such flexible behaviour <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4478\" class=\"markedContent\">by penalising the costs of <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4479\" class=\"markedContent\">Natural gas consumption still at a disadvantage <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4480\" class=\"markedContent\">in the granting of subsidies or in <\/span><span id=\"page221R_mcid4481\" class=\"markedContent\">the financial taxonomy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span id=\"page219R_mcid4440\" class=\"markedContent\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Click here to go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fdp-nds.de\/sites\/default\/files\/2022-09\/2022-Landtagswahlprogramm_der_FDP-Niedersachsen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Election programme of the FDP Lower Saxony as PDF<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Am Sonntag, den 9. Oktober wird \u00fcber die Zusammensetzung des 19. Landtages in Niedersachsen abgestimmt. \u00dcber die Bedeutung des Maritimen gibt es in dem fl\u00e4chenm\u00e4\u00dfig zweitgr\u00f6\u00dften Bundesland mit seinen acht millionen Einwohnern keine Zweifel. Immerhin neun nieders\u00e4chsiche Seeh\u00e4fen sind als Seaports of Niedersachsen organisiert, hinzu kommen die Zug\u00e4nge zu den H\u00e4fen von Hamburg und Bremen [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":23776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"3high","footnotes":""},"categories":[33,42],"tags":[565,1253,840,838,340,372,421,309,843,1384,847,172],"class_list":["post-23615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-news","tag-blog","tag-energieversorgung","tag-faktencheck","tag-landtagswahl","tag-nato","tag-niedersachsen","tag-schifffahrt","tag-sicherheitspolitik","tag-spd","tag-ukraine","tag-wasserstoff","tag-wirtschaft"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23615"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23615\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23615"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23615"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marineforum.online\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}