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Lindner calls on climate protectors to train in crafts
Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner has called on young climate activists to train in trades. photo
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For Christian Lindner, climate protection is closely linked to the trade. That’s why he called on young people who are committed to the climate to think about training in crafts.
Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner has called on young climate activists to train in trades. “You can not only demonstrate for climate protection, you also have to assemble and install climate protection,” he said on Saturday, the day of the craft, at the master’s ceremony of the Dresden Chamber of Crafts. In his opinion, there is a lot of talk in Germany about climate protection and the energy transition. “But when it comes to doing, we lack those who want to become doers.” More young people are therefore needed to take up a trade.
The FDP politician emphasized that climate protection is a question of human survival. There are great careers and opportunities for Germany here. There are great opportunities for growth, for example with regard to solar, heat pumps and highly efficient buildings. On the other hand, the problem of global warming cannot be solved with waivers and bans, said Lindner.
“The trade embodies the best virtues of our social market economy,” he praised, specifically addressing performance, loyalty to the location and responsibility for the next generation. He himself comes from a family of craftsmen: “I grew up in a bakery.”
According to the information, the Day of Crafts has always been held on the third Saturday in September since 2011. The nationwide day of action is intended to draw attention to the performance and diversity of the trades.