In the debate about feared extremist actions because of the energy crisis, the Parity Welfare Association has called on the government to further relieve the population. General Manager Ulrich Schneider said in the show "ntv Frühstart" that a "winter of despair" was imminent for low-income citizens. “The federal government basically has it in its hands whether the winter of despair turns into a winter of anger,” said Schneider.
Brandenburg's head of the Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Jörg Müller, said in the "Welt am Sonntag": "Extremists dream of a German winter of rage." They would hope that price hikes would hit people hard so they could better advertise their anti-state aspirations.
Schneider now sees the federal government on the train. "If she takes quick action now, if she signals to the people: We'll help you, and if the chancellor is serious about his promise, 'You'll never walk alone', but something has to be delivered now, then it can also be done will be a winter of renewed confidence."
In July, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) pointed out, among other things, that the group of people entitled to housing benefit would be expanded next year and promised the citizens that no one would be left alone. The Chancellor quoted the saying: "You'll never walk alone".
Further relief confirmed
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit confirmed on Monday in Berlin that discussions about further relief were underway and that the concerted action with the social partners initiated by Scholz would have its second meeting in September. "And that's where we'll have all the discussions that need to be had." The state must be financially equipped so that it can fulfill its tasks, and the citizens must be relieved to the extent "that they can shoulder whatever comes their way," said Hebestreit. "The challenge that we face in the next few months is great."
Specifically, Schneider called for a ban on gas barriers and higher Hartz IV rates. He also called for more speed with the targeted aids. The 9-euro ticket and fuel discount have already expired, and the gas surcharge will take effect in the fall, Schneider said.
With the planned surcharge, the government wants to maintain the gas supply despite severely curtailed Russian gas supplies and prevent gas importers from collapsing. The levy should take effect from October. In the case of Hartz IV, it is currently unclear how high the rates will be in the coming year. A draft law on citizen income is currently being discussed within the government by Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD), which is intended to replace the previous Hartz system next year.
Schneider at ntv
