The traffic light coalition has now agreed on two relief packages, which are now being discussed in the Bundestag. Overall, these are measures with a volume of 30 billion euros.
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Berlin The Chancellor promises support. “Prices are rising and are a heavy burden on citizens,” wrote Olaf Scholz (SPD) on Twitter. “Today we have launched more than 30 billion euros in aid for the needy, families, low-income earners and commuters in the cabinet to noticeably relieve them all.” Shortly before that, the federal government had decided on the relief package of the traffic light coalition on Wednesday.
In February and March, the SPD, Greens and FDP each agreed on a bundle of measures with which they want to support citizens because of rising energy costs. These include, among other things, an energy price lump sum of 300 euros per employee, a reduction in taxes on fuel and an increase in the income-related expenses lump sum (flat rate for employees) by 200 euros to 1200 euros. All of the measures together add up to the 30 billion euros mentioned by Scholz.
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