Industrial electricity price: This is how the FDP reacts to Robert Habeck's attacks

Industrial electricity price: This is how the FDP reacts to Robert Habeck's attacks

According to a report from www.kreiszeitung.de, Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) discussed the industrial electricity price at a business sector meeting and criticized the FDP. Energy-intensive companies in Germany fear high costs when switching to renewable energies. Habeck promises these companies the introduction of an industrial electricity price in order to limit costs for a certain period of time. However, the FDP rejects the introduction of this price because it fears permanent subsidies.

The dispute between the coalition partners has reached a new high point. The decision on the industrial electricity price will be made at a reconciliation meeting for the 2024 budget in the Bundestag. The agreement between the coalition partners elsewhere will also depend on the introduction of the industrial electricity price.

The Greens and the FDP generally have opposing views on some points when it comes to switching to renewable energies. While the Greens are betting on a rapid phase-out of combustion engines and the use of electric vehicles, the FDP is reaffirming its openness to technology and promoting the use of e-fuels. The Greens also emphasize the expansion of wind power and the use of heat pumps, while the FDP warns that costs are too high and continues to rely on established energy sources.

Opinions about the introduction of industrial electricity prices vary greatly in the economy. IG Metall supports the proposal because many medium-sized companies currently have no prospects. The BDI President also praises Habeck's approach, but emphasizes that concrete decisions and their implementation are now necessary.

It remains to be seen how the dispute between the coalition partners will develop and whether the industrial electricity price will ultimately be introduced.

Source: According to a report from www.kreiszeitung.de