A Relentless Pursuit: Manuela Schwesig Calls for Swift Reduction of Germany's Electricity Prices
Schwesig advocates for prompt decrease in electricity costs - Speedy lowering of electricity prices urged by Süsig
Manuela Schwesig, President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, stands firm ahead of the upcoming meeting with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). She's been vocal about the urgent need to discuss the financing of the multi-billion-euro economic aid packages, and she's not afraid to speak her mind [1].
"The economy needs a swift boost, and it's great the federal government has initiated the so-called growth booster," she says, expressing the common position of the states. "But we can't have this package disproportionately burdening the states and municipalities," she emphasizes, an issue she expects to be addressed at the upcoming conference [1].
Initial plans from the federal government suggest improving tax depreciation options for companies investing, as well as gradually reducing the corporate tax rate. However, this move would result in significant revenue losses for municipalities, spurring criticism [1].
According to estimates from the state circle, this law would lead to a loss of almost 50 billion euros in taxes. The federal government plans to cover a third, with the states and municipalities left to shoulder two-thirds. Schwesig expressed her concerns about this distribution in the Bundesrat last week, calling it unfair [1].
Beyond finances, Schwesig is adamant about the importance of Germany's energy supply and affordable electricity prices for both households and industry. "We need an energy plan for Germany," she insists, urging the federal government to present concrete calculations of the energy quantities and thoughtful considerations on how future demand can be covered by renewable energies [1].
She emphasizes the importance of making renewable energies affordable and believes initiatives like reducing grid fees, levies, and electricity tax are moving in the right direction, but must be implemented promptly [1].
Manuela Schwesig announces a proposal from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that aims for lower energy prices while securing a high supply. She calls for a balanced approach to the energy transition, considering climate protection, security of supply, and economic efficiency [1]. The proposal supports the introduction of an industrial electricity price and seeks relief from energy costs to improve Germany's international competitiveness [1].
The dual approach combines immediate relief on electricity prices with a structural, long-term reform of electricity grid financing and energy transition policies to maintain supply security while reducing costs sustainably [1]. By the next regular summit in early December, the federal government should present a reliable long-term strategy for the climate-neutral transformation of Germany's energy system, driven by the principles of supply security and affordability [1].
- Manuela Schwesig
- Electricity price
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Federal government
- Friedrich Merz
- CDU
- Germany
- Schwerin
- SPD
[1] Adapted from source data, providing additional insights into the key components of Manuela Schwesig's proposal.
- Manuela Schwesig, President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has proposed a dual approach to address the electricity price issue in Germany, aiming for lower costs while ensuring a high supply.
- Schwesig's proposal also supports the introduction of an industrial electricity price and seeks relief from energy costs to improve Germany's competitiveness in the industry and finance sectors.
- The federal government is expected to present a long-term strategy for the climate-neutral transformation of Germany's energy system by the next regular summit in early December, focusing on principles of supply security and affordability.
