Green Party leader slams government over soaring energy costs and inaction
Katharina Dröge, co-leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, has demanded urgent action on energy costs. She criticised the government’s handling of soaring oil and gas prices, calling for stronger measures to ease financial pressure on households. Her proposals include tax cuts and incentives for greener technologies. Dröge targeted the government’s inaction on the electricity tax, labelling it a damning indictment of incompetence. She argued that reducing this tax would have been a quick and sensible move for the coalition committee. Instead, she claimed, officials had failed to act when it mattered most.
She also warned against extending the fuel discount scheme. According to Dröge, the rebate now benefits consumers far less than before, with savings shrinking over time. She called any extension *pointless* and predicted it would not deliver meaningful relief. To tackle high energy costs, Dröge pushed for policies that encourage a shift to alternatives. One suggestion was a scrappage bonus for old heating systems, making greener options more affordable. She also accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of mishandling both crisis measures introduced so far, leaving households without proper support.
Dröge’s calls come as energy prices continue to strain budgets across the country. Her proposals focus on immediate tax cuts and incentives for cleaner technology. Without action, she warns, households will keep facing unnecessary financial burdens.
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