Leftists criticise Luxembourg government over subsidy removal
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The gas price cap will end in the Grand Duchy and the electricity tariff will be revised from 1 January 2025, which will increase costs for households. It is estimated that the costs for the average family heating their home with gas will increase by €640 and those using heat pumps by €1,070. In addition, subsidies for wood pellets and fuel oil will be cancelled.
The déi Lénk party criticises the government for inconsistent action, as tariff increases and cuts in subsidies for solar panels and electric cars remove incentives to switch to renewable energy. This complicates climate policy and increases dependence on energy imports.
déi Lénk demand that the current price cap be extended for another year to support families and keep energy affordable. The organisation also stresses the need to increase public investment in renewable energy through cooperatives and public projects to reduce dependence on unstable international markets.
The party's press conference resonates with the government's recent statements on the need to . While on the one hand the prospect of extending subsidies for a full year looks attractive, on the other hand it is important to realise that sooner or later regulations and restrictions will have to be reduced.
