Bavaria's Green Party Surges as State Leads German Energy Transition
Bavaria, Germany's largest state, is a leader in the Energiewende, with nearly 18 percent of votes going to the Green Party in recent elections. This support reflects the state's significant progress in renewable energy, with over 40 percent of its electricity coming from clean sources.
Bavaria ranks first in Germany for successful renewable energy use and second only to Baden-Württemberg in public engagement with the Energiewende. The state's popularity for the energy transition is evident, with approval ratings in the high 80s and low 90s.
The Green Party's record high vote share in Bavaria's recent election is likely due to the state's progress in the Energiewende. Many pro-Energiewende Bavarians shifted their votes from the Christian Social Union (CSU) to the Green Party, as the CSU has opposed the energy transition and hindered wind investments with its 10-H regulation.
The Green Party in Bavaria will likely advocate for an accelerated energy transition, focusing on renewable energies like wind and solar, opposing fossil fuels, and promoting hydrogen infrastructure. This aligns with their general stance against policies that slow renewables and promote fossil fuels. With over half of Germans believing the Energiewende is proceeding too slowly, Bavaria's Green Party could influence the national energy transition agenda.
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