High Energy Prices Prompt BSW Party to Demand More State Control in Germany

The BSW party in Saxony-Anhalt is demanding a return to state control over energy markets, citing persistently high energy prices as the primary reason. The party's lead candidate for the state election, Claudia Wittig, stated, "Energy corporations must serve the public – not the other way around!" The BSW advocates for the re-municipalization of energy production and an energy industry that operates under state supervision.

According to the party, they are pushing for a systemic shift back towards stronger state regulation, reminiscent of the pre-1998 era before the liberalization of the electricity market. This demand reflects a broader concern within the party about the current market structure and its impact on consumers.

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Energy corporations must serve the public – not the other way around!

However, the energy industry laws that the BSW criticizes are federal laws, which are also influenced by European Union regulations. This suggests that implementing the BSW's proposed changes would require significant legislative action at both national and potentially supranational levels, indicating a complex path forward for their demands.

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We demand the re-municipalization of energy production and an energy economy that is once again under state control.