The Pirate Party (Piratepartei) is calling for tax relief measures to support people who rely on their car in daily life, proposing a €100 monthly boost for working individuals affected by rising mobility costs.
In a press release, the party argues that transport expenses are becoming an increasing financial burden for many workers, particularly those who must commute by car. It stresses that getting to work is becoming more expensive, and that people should not be left to absorb these rising costs on their own.
The proposed measure would provide around €100 more per month, delivered directly through the salary in a simple and unbureaucratic way, according to the press release. The aim, the party explains, is for people to feel the benefit immediately in their payslip, rather than having to rely on complex applications or delayed reimbursements.
Two mechanisms are suggested: either an adjustment to travel allowances on payslips, taking commuting distance more fully into account, or a direct tax credit paid out to individuals. The Pirate Party indicates a clear preference for the tax credit option, noting that it has been used in the past and would be easier to implement quickly.
To finance the measure, the party proposes introducing a windfall tax on oil companies, arguing that it is unfair for large corporations to generate exceptional profits while individuals face rising costs for everyday mobility.
It also points out that the state itself is currently benefiting from higher fuel prices through increased tax revenues, suggesting that part of this could be redirected to fund the relief.
The Pirate Party frames the proposal as a matter of fairness, emphasising that all households depend on energy in their daily lives and that support should reach those who keep the economy running.
It adds that the measure is intended as a short-term solution. In the longer term, the Pirate Party calls for a mobility policy that reduces dependence on cars and promotes more sustainable energy alternatives.
