Energy companies under pressure: New tax over 250 million euros!

Energy companies under pressure: New tax over 250 million euros!

The EU plans a historically high doping of 140 billion euros from the oversets of energy companies to cushion the financial consequences of the energy crisis. Minister of Finance Marterbauer demanded that the companies should pay a contribution to every Green Electricity in the amount of three euros produced. This amount is increased to four euros for gas power plants. According to the press reports, this could lead to a total of 250 million euros in annual taxes, which goes far beyond the originally planned 200 million euros for the energy crisis contribution, such as the Press reported.

This new law, which is to be decided on Friday, is still subject to the agreement within the coalition. Both the ÖVP and the NEOS express concerns, while the SPÖ, which is also involved in the largest gas power plant operator in the country, is dissatisfied with the draft. Before a final vote can take place, all political parties must agree on the final draft, which is currently still in review href = "https://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/sociales/uebergewinne-von-energiefirmen-eu-will-140-milliarden-euro-ABSPFEF-A-ACDFC0-8D3F-4B04-7ADA21A21"> The mirror emphasizes

The sudden changes and the massive amount of taxes are part of the measures to stabilize market prices and help the citizens to cope with the high inflation. With this strategy, the government hopes to better distribute the financial burden of the energy crisis and create larger financial security reserves.