The first measures from the 2022 relief package are already taking effect. But many Germans are dissatisfied with the government’s help – they are demanding more relief.
Berlin – The 2022 relief package was finally decided in May of this year – the tank discount has been in effect since Junejust like the long-awaited nationwide 9 euro ticket. However, a representative survey has now shown that around three quarters of Germans agree with the federal government’s measures in the fight against rising prices in everyday life and inflation are dissatisfied. Many are asking for additional relief.
Relief package 2022 is not enough: three quarters of Germans are dissatisfied with the measures
The cost of living in Germany are through the Ukraine war shot up to unimagined heights in many areas. That notice consumers when shopping, at the gas station and when looking at the heating costs. Because of ongoing Poorer Germans are even already avoiding expensive shocks in the supermarket. In order to help citizens financially, the federal government decided on a relief package this spring. Part of that is the Energy flat rate of 300 eurosthe tank discount, the popular 9-euro ticket as well as the children’s bonus and the Hartz IV grant.
But one for him Business Insider A survey conducted by the opinion research institute Civey has now shown that this is not enough for many Germans. Accordingly, three quarters of those surveyed are of the opinion that the federal government is doing too little to relieve citizens of the rising prices. More than half even think that the politics doing “clearly too little”. Just under nine percent are of the opinion that the state is doing too much.
Germans are demanding more relief and help in everyday life – the 2022 relief package is not enough
Not a particularly good rate when it comes to German satisfaction. The respondents also stated what they would like to see beyond the relief that has already been decided. Although the claims differ, show up loud Business Insider two clear tendencies.
57 percent spoke out in favor of a reduction in consumer taxes – which they are not alone in. Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) has already made the proposal to abolish VAT on fruit, vegetables and legumes: “The low-income households in particular would benefit from this. We would also create an additional incentive for a healthier diet,” he said world on Sunday. The Federal Environment Agency also suggested making meat more expensive and vegetables cheaper.
Half of Germans are in favor of excess profits tax – polarized in the government
About half of the commissioned by Business Insider The Germans interviewed also spoke out in favor of the so-called excess profit tax. This is currently triggering a lively debate in the federal government Debate over – according to Labor Minister Hubertus Heil, however, there are still many unanswered questions in relation to an excess profit tax.
So far it can be said that the Greens and SPD are openly opposed to such a special tax, which is intended to skim off additional corporate profits – but the FDP and the Union are consistently opposed.
More help after the 2022 relief package? Heil is trying to use the climate money
Almost 40 percent of those surveyed would like the federal government to cap prices in order to curb inflation, reports Business Insider. About a quarter are also in favor of higher social benefits and a fifth of a one-off payment for those on low incomes. However, there has been movement in the area of social benefits for some time: Because Heil would like to make citizen money out of Hartz IV – and thus significantly increase the standard rate.
The Minister of Social Affairs is also trying to introduce a payment for low-income earners: as part of the social climate allowance, Heil wants to introduce further relief for low and middle earners and probably also pensioners.
After the relief package: When could new aid come? government is already planning
Only seven percent of those surveyed would like it to be loud Business Insider no further measures from the federal government – but this wish could come true. According to Federal Finance Minister Lindner, there is currently no scope for further relief, at least not before the summer break. The federal government had reached its financial limit, he said t-online.de.
SPD faction leader Rolf Mützenich, on the other hand, is already talking about further relief after the 2022 relief package – but when could the new aid come? According to the group leader, the Federal government already further support for the citizens.
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