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Statement by Viviane Raddatz on the fuel discount

no name given · Klima-Allianz Deutschland – Pressemitteilungen · 2026-10-02 · Berlin · Source

The fuel discount is an untargeted and expensive measure that does not address the root cause of the fuel price crisis; instead, targeted social relief and a consistent electrification are needed to end the dependence on fossil energies.

Instead of repeatedly pouring large amounts of tax money into treating symptoms, the federal government should provide targeted relief to people and at the same time drive forward the phase-out of fossil dependence.

The text is a press release from the Climate Alliance Germany, which reproduces a statement by Viviane Raddatz on the fuel discount of the federal government. The federal government is reducing the energy tax on fuels from 1 October to 31 December 2026, which also lowers the value added tax. Raddatz acknowledges that high fuel prices put a strain on many people, especially low-income drivers. However, she describes the fuel discount as the wrong answer, because it costs billions and is distributed with a watering can. Those who refuel the most benefit the most, regardless of need. The discount changes nothing about the cause of the price spikes, the dependence on oil and crisis-prone world market prices. Instead of treating symptoms, she calls for targeted relief and a phase-out of fossil energies. Specifically, she mentions the reduction of the electricity tax for households, a nationwide 29-euro social ticket, and socially tiered direct payments.

What, according to this text, is the root of the evil?

Exploitation, oppression, unequal conditions; Ignorance, illusion, a false view of reality

Where does the evil reside?

in the economy, politics, or social structures

What helps against it?

just social or political conditions; practical action towards the neighbour, good works

What is human being according to this text?

above all a part of a community or of creation

Where is history heading?

it is getting better, development towards the good

What does the text base its claim on?

on argument, logic, science

To whom does the text's call for devotion apply?

to every human being, regardless of faith

Where is the text's criticism directed?

at others, at society, at other groups

• die Menschen gezielt entlasten (social)
• den Ausstieg aus der fossilen Abhängigkeit vorantreiben (social)
• die Stromsteuerabsenkung für Haushalte umsetzen (social)

Basic stance

1 from -2 to 2

Insistence

2 of 3

Reach

4 of 5

Concreteness

3 of 3

Boundary

0 of 3

Time

past 0, present 2, future 2

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