Erfurt (dpa/th) – No energy cuts and another inexpensive public transport ticket: These are the demands of the Association of Free Welfare (League Thuringia) to support people with a low income in the current situation. The league referred to the rising food and energy prices. The increase in the minimum wage to twelve euros from October is “not sufficient in view of this crisis”. “All people should be able to make a good living from their work,” said league manager Tino Grübel.
In addition to suspending energy cuts in 2022 and 2023 and reintroducing inexpensive tickets for local public transport, this must be expanded, especially in rural areas. According to Grübel, the financing of debtor and consumer insolvency advice must also be adapted to the current situation. Because there the Thuringians who are affected by over-indebtedness and find themselves in difficult financial life situations are helped.
