German parliament voted on Friday to pass measures aimed at relieving the financial burden on consumers related to high energy prices.
The Bundestag passed the government’s so-called ‘fuel discount’ and ‘tax-free relief bonus’ proposals on Friday.
The energy tax on diesel and gasoline is to fall by 17 cents per litre on May 1st.
The measure is limited to two months and still has to be approved by the Bundesrat.
Also employers in Germany are to be able to offer a €1,000 tax-free bonus to employees if they chose to do so.
Q&A: Who will get Germany’s tax-free bonus?
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