Leading figures from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are advocating for a comprehensive relief package regarding electricity taxes. A resolution passed unanimously at a recent conference of parliamentary group leaders, reported by Politico, indicates that the current proposal to extend electricity tax reductions for industrial manufacturing represents only an initial step.
The resolution, adopted on Monday in Bad Dürkheim and attended by Jens Spahn, head of the Union’s parliamentary group, calls for “further steps” to be taken swiftly and definitively within the current legislative period, contingent on available financial resources.
The statement emphasizes that lowering electricity taxes across the board would provide direct relief for crafts businesses, small and medium-sized enterprises and private households. Furthermore, it positions such a measure as essential for efficiently redistributing revenues generated by carbon pricing mechanisms.
CDU politician Manuel Hagel, speaking to Politico, underscored the need for a defined pathway regarding electricity taxation, ideally accompanied by a specific timeline for implementation. The push for broader relief reflects a desire to address concerns about energy costs and ensure equitable distribution of climate-related financial benefits.