Electricity, gas and loans: This is what the federal government's defense shield provides for

The federal government is putting up a "comprehensive protective shield" to mitigate the consequences of high energy costs for citizens and companies.

Electricity, gas and loans: This is what the federal government's defense shield provides for

The federal government is putting up a "comprehensive protective shield" to mitigate the consequences of high energy costs for citizens and companies. This is intended to ensure "social cohesion and the economic performance of our country". The package has a volume of 200 billion euros. In addition to financial aid, more capacity for heat and electricity is to be brought onto the market and the dependence on gas and other fossil fuels is to be reduced more quickly through savings.

Specifically, the defense shield contains the following measures:

General

electricity price

gas price

Other economic aid

Miscellaneous

In view of the substantial borrowing under the WSF, the federal government expects the federal states to contribute financially as part of the third relief package.