Black-Red Defends Missing Electricity Tax Reduction for All
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The reduction of the electricity tax for all will become the first major test for the Merz government. Leading CDU politicians also insist on compliance with the coalition agreement.
The last word has obviously not yet been spoken. Even after the decision of the tops of the Union and SPD, supporters of an electricity tax relief for consumers do not let go. Their hopes now rest on the Bundestag.
North Rhine-Westphalian Prime Minister Wüst is dissatisfied that the promised reduction of the electricity tax should not come for everyone. He does not accept the argument of the Federal Government.
The black-and-red coalition's decision not to reduce the electricity tax for all for the time being is met with widespread criticism among the economy, social associations, opposition - and even within the Union. However, there was agreement on the extension of the mother's pension.
The recent decisions of the Coalition Committee on Electricity Tax and Mother's Pension raise a lot of criticism. Economists unanimously warn that austerity efforts are missing. If CDU, CSU and SPD do not change their fiscal policies quickly, drastic measures are threatening.
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz defends the renunciation of an electricity tax reduction for all consumers. However, there is fierce criticism from his party and the economy.
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