German Workers and Businesses Demand Action on Energy Costs
Trade Unions and Chambers Issue Joint Statement
Call for Specific Measures and Government Support
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) and the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) have issued a joint statement calling for immediate action from the government to address the rising energy costs facing businesses and workers in Germany.
The statement, which was presented to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, outlines specific measures that the organizations believe are necessary to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis on the German economy and society.
Key Demands
* Extension and expansion of existing aid programs for businesses and households * Reductions in energy taxes and levies * Investment in renewable energy sources * Measures to promote energy efficiencyThe organizations stressed the urgency of the situation, noting that many businesses are struggling to survive due to the high cost of energy, and workers are facing financial hardship as their energy bills rise.
Government Response
Chancellor Scholz has welcomed the joint statement and said that the government is working on a comprehensive package of measures to address the energy crisis.
However, the government has not yet announced any specific details of the measures it is considering, and businesses and workers are waiting anxiously for further information.
Impact on Businesses and Workers
The rising energy costs are having a significant impact on businesses and workers in Germany:
* Businesses are seeing their energy bills skyrocket, which is reducing their profits and threatening their survival * Workers are facing financial hardship as their energy bills rise, and some are even being forced to reduce their working hours or take unpaid leaveThe DGB and DIHK have warned that if the government does not take action soon, the energy crisis could have a devastating impact on the German economy and society.
