Tag: Heating allowance
The number of over-indebted private households will increase
Berlin The chairman of the Advisory Council for Consumer Questions in the Federal Ministry for Consumer Protection, Peter Kenning, raises the alarm in view of the cost increases for consumers.…
War in Ukraine: SPD push for “energy price protective shield”
Berlin In view of the drastically increased energy prices, Lower Saxony’s Energy Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) is calling for further relief for the citizens. All the measures currently being discussed…
Countries are pushing for earlier abolition of the EEG surcharge
“The EEG surcharge remains a central point,” said the SPD politician to the Handelsblatt. It must be reduced to zero, which will reduce the price of electricity by around four…
Steffi Lemke: “Power contracts-terminations partly unlawful”
Steffi Lemke The Federal Environment Minister is concerned about the tense situation on the electricity markets. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Federal Environment and Consumer Protection Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) does not…
Steffi Lemke: “Power contracts-terminations partly unlawful”
Steffi Lemke The Federal Environment Minister is concerned about the tense situation on the electricity markets. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (Greens) does not rule out a…
How the federal government supports low-wage earners
Federal Minister of Construction Clara Geywitz is planning a subsidy for heating costs One of the first legislative proposals from the new ministry is available. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because of…
The federal government plans to approve discharge at the end of January
Energy prices Electricity and energy prices reached new record levels in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because of the high energy prices, recipients of housing benefit should receive an increased subsidy…