ESSEN (dpa-AFX) - The CEO of energy company RWE has called on people to vote. "It's about taking a stand and standing up for our values. Democracy, freedom, openness to the world, diversity, tolerance and respect," explained Krebber in a speech manuscript for the Annual General Meeting (May 3) published in advance on Friday. These are human values "that are crucial for our coexistence - and that of our children and grandchildren".

In order to strengthen these values, he would "of course" vote. "And I hope that everyone will do the same. And thus ensure one thing above all: political stability." This political stability will also be decisive in ensuring that the path towards an affordable, secure and climate-neutral energy supply can be consistently pursued.

According to Krebber, 2024 is a year with very important political decisions. In this context, the manager mentioned the European elections in June, the elections to the British House of Commons in the fall and the decisions in the USA regarding the presidency and the composition of Congress. "As citizens of these regions, we are therefore particularly in demand this year."/tob/DP/he