Saxony: Left-wing politician Pellmann calls for an inflation protection shield

Leipzig (dpa/sn) - The left-wing politician Sören Pellmann is calling for an inflation protection shield for people from the federal government in view of the sharp increase in income from VAT.

Saxony: Left-wing politician Pellmann calls for an inflation protection shield

Leipzig (dpa/sn) - The left-wing politician Sören Pellmann is calling for an inflation protection shield for people from the federal government in view of the sharp increase in income from VAT. "The state is earning more and more from the skyrocketing prices. The traffic light must relieve citizens significantly more and protect them from inflation," Pellmann told the editorial network Germany (RND/Sunday).

A third relief package is needed that actually compensates for the additional costs of the citizens and includes pensioners and students. Pellmann put his idea at "at least 1,000 euros for each household, 2,200 euros for a family of four and 1,400 euros for a retired couple".