Leading figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are advocating for a broad-reaching reduction in electricity tax, arguing that current measures are insufficient.
A unified resolution, reported by Politico, emphasizes that the proposed extension of electricity tax relief for industrial sectors represents merely an initial step. The document calls for further action to be implemented promptly, ideally within the current parliamentary term, contingent on available financial resources.
The resolution was formally adopted during a meeting of the faction leaders held Monday in Bad Dürkheim, attended by Jens Spahn, leader of the Union’s parliamentary group. It asserts that a general reduction in electricity tax would provide direct relief for small and medium-sized enterprises, tradespeople and private households, while also serving as a means to distribute revenue generated from carbon pricing in a streamlined and accessible manner.
CDU politician Manuel Hagel, speaking to Politico, underscored the need for a definitive approach to electricity tax reform, ideally accompanied by a concrete timeline for implementation. The call reflects a desire for a clearer and more comprehensive solution to the ongoing debate surrounding electricity taxation.
