Hardly anyone polarizes German politics as much as Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck – this is also proven by the pictures from Schlüttsiel when angry farmers prevented Habeck from leaving a ferry. A conversation about government mistakes, radicalized protests and the dangers from the right.
Mr. Habeck, when you were on the ferry recently, just before Schlüttsiel, what was the first thing you saw on board?
The lights of the tractors. The second was a sign that said, “Get out!” But I went there consciously.
Did you know what to expect from the investor?
I knew there would be protests. Information arrived at me around midday. A CDU colleague from local politics had tipped off Green MPs that something was brewing at the investor. That was very thoughtful of her – and a sign of how fair politics can be.
The BKA had offered to fly you out of Hallig Hooge.
I did not want. I wanted to talk to the people at the ferry dock.
What did you want to say to them?
Source: Stern
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