Heat Protection - Different Reactions to Environment Minister Schneider's Remarks on Basic Law Amendment

TL;DR AI-generated Environment Minister Schneider is calling for a constitutional amendment to grant the federal government more powers for heat protection measures, as he currently cannot finance many. The Union fears a loss of state competencies, while the Greens are open to the proposal and suggest a heat summit. The German Association of Cities and Municipalities estimates the investment needed for better heat protection in hospitals and nursing homes at at least 20 billion euros.