Rudolf Anschober:

“Good part of politics, not doing its job”

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What can a better life look like in the climate transition? Former Minister of Social Affairs and Health Rudolf Anschober outlines possible forecasts in his new book and transports readers to the year 2040. For Anschober, one thing is clear: a life adapted to the climate transition does not necessarily mean doing without. 

More greenery, greatly reduced cities, expanded public transport and bearable hot summers because trees provide shade: "It will become more pleasant to live." In his book "Bringing back the future", Anschober emphasizes not only what the adjustments in our society look like, but also how it got there in 2040 - what steps are needed to get there. "Because it's not as simple as we realize. Science is telling us that we need to drive forward this climate change in this decade. And at the same time, climate policy is in a very serious crisis. Many people are resigned, repressing, some are even in denial. And a large proportion of politicians are not doing their job. That's why I've devoted a lot of space to this." But restructuring takes time. That's why it's important to take action and take a positive view of the future. 

"Right-wing parties thrive on problems"
However, Anschober is less optimistic when asked about the National Council elections in the fall. "Yes, election victories by right-wing parties would not make me optimistic. Because some of them are very populist parties that don't actually have any solutions because they live off problems. That's the tragedy."

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"I'm not someone who knows everything better"
Anschober does not get involved in the party politics of the Greens, of which he is still a member. "I'm not someone who knows everything better and shouts from the sidelines. But I think it would be good for this country if there were no majority on the far right. From my point of view, it would be good if there was a majority of those parties that are committed to climate protection, to a climate future, to a good future for the country together."

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Schilling's ORF faux pas: "No criterion"
Anschober has nothing but positive words for 23-year-old Lena Schilling, the Greens' top EU candidate, who is repeatedly criticized for her age: she is a great, committed woman with a high level of competence. "The courage of young people should also be rewarded." The fact that Schilling was initially unable to answer ORF satirist Peter Klien's question about when the euro was introduced in Norway should be forgiven. "That's not a criterion," said Anschober. "These are facts where each of us would somehow give the wrong answer because nobody knows everything. These are things you can google."

Watch the full interview with Rudolf Anschober in the video above.