Franziska Giffey (SPD) is satisfied with the relief that has been decided for the citizens Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Soren Stache
From BZ/dpa
Berlin’s Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey rated the results of the federal-state discussion on dealing with the consequences of the energy crisis as a “great success for Germany”.
“The federal and state governments have agreed on a path that will get people across Germany safely and safely through this crisis,” said the SPD politician on Wednesday evening after consultations between the heads of state government and Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) in Berlin.
Together, a defense shield worth 200 billion euros was agreed at a historic level. “The electricity price brake will noticeably relieve millions of people from January 1, 2023 and the gas price brake from March retrospectively to February 1, 2023,” says Giffey. “The full assumption of the gas and district heating costs in December by the federal government will have an effect into January.” The federal government has agreed to look into this.
“The Germany ticket for 49 euros will come, as will the additional regionalization funds for the route expansion,” Giffey continued. “This is of immense importance for modern, sustainable local public transport and a real game changer for the traffic turnaround and for more social participation.”
Berlin gave a decisive impetus to this with its initiative for a 29-euro ticket, said Giffey. The ticket for 29 euros per month has been available as a subscription since October and is only valid in Berlin. On Tuesday, the red-green-red Senate agreed to initially extend it by three months until the end of March.
After the round, Giffey sees further central demands of the states fulfilled by the federal government. She mentioned economic aid for companies in crisis, additional funding for hospitals and financial aid for accommodating refugees.