In Berlin, the Bundesrat’s decision to halt the so-called Entlastungsprämie — a relief premium designed to ease cost burdens — has been broadly welcomed by the business community. Industry groups described the move as a “necessary emergency brake,” suggesting the premium had become fiscally unsustainable. However, the applause came with caveats: business leaders are now pressing the government to deliver a credible alternative that addresses the underlying cost pressures without the drawbacks of the original scheme. The debate underscores the broader tension across Europe between short-term relief measures and long-term fiscal discipline.
Walter Murrow
May 8, 2026
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