Business associations from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia are calling for a fundamental reorientation of German energy policy in light of rising energy prices. In addition to short-term measures, the employers' and business associations in Saxony-Anhalt (AWSA), the Saxon Business Association (VSW) and the Thuringian Business Association (VWT) have announced that structural relief is necessary.
Energy price spiral
Businesses and consumers are suffering from an "ever-increasing price spiral for fuels and combustibles". This is not only due to international factors, but also the result of national decisions that make energy more expensive.
The associations are in favor of suspending the national CO2 levy for transport, buildings and smaller businesses. "The state must create structural solutions," they said. The CO2 surcharge for truck tolls should also be stopped until the second European Emissions Trading System (ETS 2) is introduced.
"Our companies need predictable, reliable and, above all, tangible relief. This is the only way to make investments possible again and get growth going again," said AWSA President Marco Langhof.
