From corona support to inflation support: since 2020 it seems self-evident that the government will absorb the economic blows of citizens and businesses. Tens of billions were spent first on wage support and compensation for fixed costs to keep companies running and then lower energy taxes to keep that bill affordable for citizens. For next year, the cabinet is setting a price ceiling, with a price tag that can be 10 to 40 billion euros, depending on energy prices.
End threatens for government support. ‘The billion-dollar support for citizens and SMEs cannot continue indefinitely’
