Electricity tax reduction: Delmenhorster companies go away empty-handed!

Electricity tax reduction: Delmenhorster companies go away empty-handed!

Delmenhorst, Deutschland - The discussion about electricity tax in Germany provides plenty of conversation in the cities and municipalities, especially in Delmenhorst. The federal government has made it clear that the planned reduction in electricity tax will only benefit large industrial companies as well as agriculture and forestry. For Delmenhorst, this largely means that, because here the promise of a noticeable relief for the economy is not redeemed. This failure leads to massive protests and a wave of outrage, such as Delmenews.

The dealers in the region had hoped for a broader reduction in electricity tax, which were not limited to individual industrial categories. However, the Central Association of German Crafts raises the alarm and demands relief for the energy -intensive craft businesses that suffer particularly from the high electricity costs. Current plans of the federal government, on the other hand, do not provide for any support for small and medium -sized companies. Many companies expect the new regulations to make additional costs in the millions, which is particularly stressful for companies in Delmenhorst.

political reactions and strategies

The resentment about the decisions of the traffic light coalition grows. Associations and politicians accuse Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reich (CDU) to break the coalition agreement. The government once promised relief of at least five cents per kilowatt hour for companies and consumers. This plan is now considered unfulfilled, and many demand clarity from the government about the future. "There is something," explains, for example, the President of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which reports of outraged feedback from the economy, such as Tagetchau.

The complexity of the situation is also evident in the arguments that are brought up by the government side. While Economic Minister Reiche explains that the financial possibilities are decisive in the implementation of the coalition agreement, critics point out that consumers pay the highest electricity prices in a European comparison and are therefore already heavily burdened. The concerns regarding the future stability of the coalition are tangible, since a departure from election promises could lead to a loss of trust, the companies and the consumer advice centers also emphasize.

the look into the future

a way out of the misery?

It is unclear whether the Federal Government will consider a general reduction in the future. Union politicians are calling for comprehensive examining the topic and rethinking the decision. Economic Minister Reiche refers to already planned relief for citizens, but it remains to be expected whether they are really substantial. Because for the majority of households in Delmenhorst, the current regulation means that they have to dig deep into their pockets while the companies are waiting for support.

In a recent analysis, it is also pointed out that Germany could save up to 300 million euros in electricity costs annually if the uniform wholesale price would change through electricity price zones - an idea that might be more than just a consolation, as in [ZDF today] (https://www.zdfheute.de/politik/stromsteuer-senkt-koalitions contract-buerger-kritik-100.html).