Brandenburg prepares aid package for companies

Created: 09/12/2022, 19:31

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Brandenburg's state government is preparing its own aid package for companies in view of the rising energy and raw material prices.

Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) said on Monday evening in Potsdam after a meeting with representatives of companies and associations that such a rescue package would have to have a volume in the three-digit million euro range.

Potsdam - "I believe that there must be this aid package." However, this requires the federal government to declare an emergency situation so that the states can take out loans similar to what happened with the Corona aid.

He's been waiting for this for weeks, said Woidke.

"When the child is in the well, it's too late." He called on the federal government not to hesitate any longer and to declare the emergency.

"We have to help the companies and the people in the country now." The head of government met numerous energy companies and associations on Monday to discuss energy and supply security in winter.

On Tuesday, the cabinet will then discuss its strategy for the energy crisis in a special session in Potsdam.

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