Kretschmer calls for cut in electricity tax
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The Saxon Minister-President Michael Kretschmer insists on relief for citizens. He demands that the electricity tax be reduced. In doing so, he is advocating a measure that could lower the cost of electricity in Germany.
The electricity tax is a levy imposed on the consumption of electrical energy. It is one of the components included in the electricity price. If the tax falls, households and businesses have to pay less for their electricity. Kretschmer justifies his demand with the need to reduce the burden on people.
The call for a cut in the electricity tax is not new. For some time, discussions have also been taking place in other parts of Germany about how energy costs can be lowered. The decision lies with the federal government, as the electricity tax applies nationwide. The states therefore cannot change this tax on their own, but must put their concerns forward at federal level.
In the coming weeks it will become clear whether the demand from Saxony receives political support. The debate about electricity prices and relief remains an important issue for many people in Germany.
Sources: Die Sachsen News
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