Chancellor Merz visits Schleswig-Holstein: Focus on the future of energy!

Chancellor Merz visits Schleswig-Holstein: Focus on the future of energy!

On Monday, November 3, 2025, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will visit Schleswig-Holstein. An important occasion for the Chancellor, who will meet with the state government under Prime Minister Daniel Günther (CDU) for a joint meeting in Husum. There are certainly some exciting topics on the agenda at this meeting that affect the region. Afterwards there will be a press conference in the shipping museum in Husum, where the concerns of citizens and the current challenges will certainly be addressed.

The first stop on Merz’s visit will take him to Reußenköge, north of Husum, where he will visit the GP Joule company. This company, which employs more than 900 people, specializes in the field of renewable energy. Merz will, among other things, visit an electrolyser for the production of green hydrogen and a hydrogen storage facility, and it will be interesting to see what impulses this visit will give to the innovative strength of the company and the region as a whole. Because in times when the switch to renewable energies is of central importance, GP Joule with its future-oriented technologies is highly relevant.

A look at the topics of the visit

The focus on green technologies and renewable energies reflects the current social trend that can be observed not only in Northern Germany but worldwide. The Chancellor's participation in this visit shows that the Federal Government is taking the path to a sustainable future seriously. Discussions with the state government and industry will certainly reveal which strategic steps should now be taken to position Schleswig-Holstein as a pioneer in the energy transition.

The region is known for its maritime history, so the location of the press conference at the Maritime Museum is no coincidence. Such places bring tradition and progress together - exactly what also applies to the upcoming challenges in modern energy policy. One of the goals could be to make citizens aware of the importance of the energy transition and to make them understand that this is not just a political decision but affects each of us.

In a broader context, people often talk about Friedrich Nietzsche, who is driven by a principle of philosophizing: the view that we should also look at the world from different perspectives. This becomes particularly relevant in discussions about ethics and morality, which could certainly also be part of the conversations during Merz's visit. The spirit of Nietzsche's reflections - such as the question of human nature and the will to power - could serve as an exciting idea for reflecting on the challenges of our time, even if Merz's program is primarily political.

Whether Merz will address this perspective in his discussions remains to be seen, but Nietzsche's philosophy, which often raises critical questions about truth and morality, could enrich the political debate. This closes the circle between an antiquated way of thinking and modern challenges when we see a chancellor who is prepared to actively seek answers in a time full of upheaval.