LSAP accuses the Luxembourg government of lacking a clear energy strategy
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The Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP) has accused the government of lacking a clear energy strategy, which they say is driving up electricity prices and undermining efforts to switch to renewable energy. The opposition party argues that uncertainty in energy policy is creating chaos and jeopardising the achievements of recent years in energy efficiency and sustainable development. As an example, LSAP cited a situation in which owners of private solar panels faced a sharp increase in their electricity bills despite their own investments in green energy.
LSAP insists on the need for stable and affordable electricity prices for all segments of the population. To this end, the party has proposed ten measures to create a "responsible and social" energy policy. One of the key demands is the full restoration of the electricity price ceiling in 2025, which was partially lifted on 1 January. The Socialists believe this will help protect consumers from price fluctuations on the energy market.
LSAP also calls on the government to increase public investment in the development of the electricity grid. According to the party, part of the profits of the Creos and Encevo power companies should be used to modernise infrastructure, not just to pay dividends to shareholders. This would create a sustainable energy network capable of meeting the high demand for electricity and also help contain price increases for consumers.
Another important initiative of LSAP is the demand to clearly define the concept of energy poverty and to accelerate the adoption of the Social Climate Plan. According to the party, this will better support the vulnerable in the face of rising living costs.
The criticism of LSAP highlights the growing public discontent with the energy policy of the coalition government of the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) and the Democratic Party (DP). With high energy prices and uncertainty in the global energy market, the need for a clear strategy is more urgent than ever.
