French Ecology Minister Threatens Resignation Over Insufficient Budget

Agnès Pannier-Runacher insists on a substantial budget increase for climate action, warning of potential resignation if demands are unmet.

Agnès Pannier-Runacher, the French Minister of the Ecological Transition, has expressed dissatisfaction with the 2025 budget proposal, stating it falls short of addressing climate change needs.
The proposed budget shows an increase from €16.78 billion to €19.55 billion, but critics argue this is misleading due to cuts in renewable energy support and other initiatives.
Pannier-Runacher has called on the French Parliament to prioritize climate adaptation funding, highlighting recent severe weather events as a warning.
The minister's stance echoes similar budgetary concerns from other government officials, including the Justice Minister, who also threatened to resign over funding issues.
The debate over the budget is ongoing in the French National Assembly, with Pannier-Runacher emphasizing the urgency of investing in emissions reduction and climate adaptation.