+++ Bundespolitik +++: Hubertus Heil will für SPD-Vorsitz kandidieren

Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil revealed on Friday that the necessary five billion euros for a reduction in the electricity tax could not be found during the budget talks. He emphasized that the government mitigates energy prices through the reduction of network fees, the abolition of the gas storage levy, and the temporary fuel rebate.

Klingbeil stated that they must honestly weigh whether further steps can be taken, as this requires concepts for counter-funding. He is willing to consider any proposals presented to him, including his own suggestions on how to counter-finance this measure.