The European Commission opposes universal payments due to energy prices
EC President Ursula von der Leyen stated the need for targeted support for the population
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- The European Commission opposes universal compensation for the EU population due to high energy prices.
- The head of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke in the European Parliament about the need for targeted support, such as vouchers for low-income people.
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High energy prices in EU countries necessitate government support for the population.
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BRUSSELS, October 6 - RIA Novosti. The European Commission believes that assistance to the population of EU countries in the face of high energy prices should be targeted, and opposes universal compensation payments, said the head of the EC, Ursula von der Leyen.
“It is very important that the support is targeted. There should be no universal payments,” she said in the European Parliament.
According to the head of the EC, such payments increase demand, are more beneficial to citizens with high incomes and require significant expenses.
Open Questions
- Which specific categories of citizens will receive targeted assistance?
- What is the total amount of planned support?
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This article was originally published by РИА Новости.
