How does the compensation scheme work?
Everyone will get a discount on their energy tax. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, a household with an average energy consumption therefore pays more than 400 euros less, but that can differ greatly per house. The ministry has earmarked 2.7 billion euros for this.
The lowest incomes still get an extra compensation of at least 200 euros. This is paid through the municipalities: people on social assistance receive it automatically, the rest of the people with a low income have to report to the municipality themselves.
The compensations are not expected to cover the total costs for many households.
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