CDU demand: reduce electricity tax for everyone by the end of 2026!

CDU demand: reduce electricity tax for everyone by the end of 2026!

The discussion about electricity tax in Germany is gaining momentum. Today the Christian Democratic Workers' Association (CDA) presented a proposal for the upcoming CDU federal party conference, which will take place on February 20th and 21st, 2026 in Stuttgart. The aim of this proposal is to reduce the electricity tax this year in order to relieve the burden on consumers. Thorsten Wendt, the chairman of the CDA district association in Braunschweig, emphasizes that those with lower and medium incomes in particular urgently need financial relief. The rising costs of the last few years have become very noticeable for many, which is why the CDA is calling for electricity taxes to be reduced to the European minimum for all consumers. This relief should not only create social balance, but also ensure a fair distribution of the energy price burden.

The CDA finds support from the SME and Economic Union (MIT), which is also committed to extending the electricity tax reduction to all consumer groups. This makes it clear that it is not just a socio-political issue, but also an economic concern that affects many citizens. The need for this relief is also demonstrated by the current electricity tax of 2.05 cents per kilowatt hour, which accounts for around 7% of the electricity bill. According to the coalition agreement, electricity taxes should be reduced to 0.1 cent, which would save a family of three with 4,000 kWh annual consumption of around 93 euros. Experts agree: There is great savings potential for consumers that should urgently be used.

Political discussions and challenges

The coalition committee in Berlin is working intensively on the issue of lower electricity costs for everyone. The new federal government has promised to reduce electricity taxes in order to provide broad-based relief. However, it is criticized that previous decisions often only take the manufacturing sector into account. While Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that the reduction in electricity tax for companies would be made permanent, the question remains whether private individuals can also benefit from these reliefs.

The discussion is becoming increasingly heated: Brandenburg Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) is calling for a general electricity tax reduction for fairness reasons. Critics warn of internal disputes within the coalition and emphasize the importance of compromise on this sensitive issue. Both the Union and the opposition, represented by the Greens and the Left, are calling for comprehensive relief for all consumers. Head of the Chancellery Thorsten Frei (CDU) emphasizes that austerity measures are necessary elsewhere in order to be able to implement these demands.

In the current political situation, the challenges are great and it remains to be seen how the parties can agree on a common denominator. The coming weeks will be decisive in determining whether the planned reduction in electricity tax can actually be implemented for all consumers or whether differences between the interests of businesses and private individuals will continue to exist.