Pressure is mounting for a reduction in electricity tax, with advocates emphasizing the need to alleviate the burden on private households alongside businesses. Verena Bentele, president of the social association VdK, voiced concerns that current policies are disproportionately impacting low-income families. In an interview with the “Rheinische Post” Bentele criticized the approach, stating it neglects the struggles of individuals facing rising utility costs, describing them as a “second rent”. She argued that promises of relief have been followed by reversals, leading to disappointment and creating an unjust social and energy policy.
Echoing this sentiment, Dennis Radtke, chairman of the CDU workers’ association (CDA), is also calling for a reduction in electricity tax benefiting citizens in addition to corporations. While acknowledging the need to support businesses, Radtke insists that private consumers deserve similar relief. He pointed to the impact of recent economic challenges on working families, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling commitments made in coalition agreements. Radtke stressed the urgent need for tangible relief measures and a commitment to reliable policy implementation.
