I had some part in the decision that was then well known as the German Energiewende, or energy transition. From that time, in 2011, I have to say that of course we have to use the command and control system, the role of the state, and the role of audiences. People then ask, “What comes down on me? What risk do I bear?”
It is better to add another angle to this. The other angle would be on chances and options, not on costs and risks. Then people would ask you, “What's in it for me? What is my take in the bigger picture?” That is how the German energy transition works. What's in it for me? How do I get people encouraged and open up choices for them?
This is my answer to you. I think the commissioner should be in the most independent role that you can assign to this position.