Merz articulated that advancing these technologies would contribute to climate protection while also providing economic opportunities for German companies. He noted that the previous coalition government had facilitated underground CO₂ storage, particularly beneath the seabed, to mitigate unavoidable industrial emissions, despite criticism from environmental groups. Merz underscored the importance of balancing climate initiatives with public support, asserting that overly restrictive measures could jeopardize both political backing and climate goals.