"It is absolutely right to prevent oil companies from using a difficult situation as a pretext to enrich themselves at the expense of our citizens. That's why we urgently need a profit tax to penalise this corporate behaviour. With the additional revenue, we can finance the 9-euro ticket."
"The 9-euro ticket is the best idea of the previous traffic light government. It can relieve the burden on consumers and have an environmentally positive impact."
Green party leaders in Germany propose reinstating the 9-euro ticket to make transport affordable as living costs rise due to the Mideast war. With gas prices soaring and inflation expected, the federal government has limited gas price increases and is considering a windfall tax on oil profits. Katrin Eder emphasizes the need for a profit tax to penalize corporate greed and fund the 9-euro ticket, which would relieve consumer burdens and promote environmental benefits. Despite support, the Greens faced electoral challenges in recent state elections.
Read at The Local Germany
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