# German political criticism of energy and migration policies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-political-criticism-of-energy-and-migration-policies > Updated: 2026-09-09T08:49:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Political figures in Germany have voiced significant criticism regarding the nation’s current energy, climate, and migration policies. Retired Rear Admiral Kay-Achim Schönbach argued that existing migration and energy policies are undermining the market economy. He characterized migration policy as a “destructive sister” of climate policy and suggested that the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party results from elites prioritizing other interests over the German people. Carsten Reiche, a candidate for the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), expanded this critique by claiming Germany is undergoing a deliberate process of deindustrialization. Reiche asserted that energy policies are driven by “moralistic symbolism” rather than economic reality, warning that phasing out essential energy sources without affordable alternatives threatens the social state and high-paying jobs. He further argued that aggressive climate policies may simply cause emissions to shift abroad alongside production. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Carsten Reiche criticizes Germany's deindustrialization process BSW candidate Carsten Reiche claims Germany is facing a politically driven deindustrialization due to flawed energy and climate policies that threaten the nation's social state and economic stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carsten-reiche-criticizes-germanys-deindustrialization-process ### 2026-08-31: Kay-Achim Schönbach criticizes German energy and migration policies Former German Navy Commander Kay-Achim Schönbach criticized the government's energy and migration policies, claiming they undermine the economy and fuel the rise of the AfD. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kay-achim-schnbach-criticizes-german-energy-and-migration-policies --- Cite as: German political criticism of energy and migration policies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-political-criticism-of-energy-and-migration-policies