Politics · Italy · 4 hrs ago
South Tyrol union seeks €500 energy bonus as Alperia appointments spark row
Energy prices have nearly doubled amid the Homuz crisis and international instability, according to the story.
In South Tyrol, the Asgb union is asking the provincial government to help households as well as businesses, which have secured a discounted-energy deal with Alperia.
The union proposes a one-off €500 payment for people with incomes below €46,000, using a scheme previously applied in 2022.
It also wants higher help with rent and household costs, and the return of a €250 commuting allowance cut this year.
The requests are being considered as the province discusses its 2027 budget in the coming weeks.
Separately, Alperia’s board has approved appointments to lead its seven subsidiaries, with the League saying it was left without any chairmanships.
The dispute has prompted the League to accuse Brothers of Italy of breaking their agreement, though the League says it will remain loyal to the mayor and governing majority.
South Tyrol union Asgb is asking the provincial government to provide families with a one-off €500 energy bonus.
The union wants the payment included in the 2027 budget for households with incomes below €46,000.
It also proposes higher housing-cost support and restoring a €250 commuting contribution.
The request comes as electricity and gas prices have nearly doubled, according to Corriere della Sera.
Separately, appointments at Alperia subsidiaries have triggered a dispute between the League and Brothers of Italy.
- Who
- The Asgb union, led on this issue by secretary Tony Tschnett, is seeking support for South Tyrol families.
- What
- It wants a one-off €500 energy bonus for eligible households and has proposed other cost-of-living measures.
- When
- The union wants the bonus included in the 2027 budget, which the provincial government is discussing.
- Where
- South Tyrol, Italy.
- Why
- The union says rising energy costs are putting pressure on household budgets and purchasing power.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The province issued a one-off payment that the Asgb cites as a model for its proposed bonus.
Corriere della Sera reported that the Asgb was seeking a €500 bonus and that appointments at Alperia had triggered a political dispute.
- Proposed energy bonus
- €500 once-off payment
- Income threshold
- Below €46,000
- Proposed budget
- 2027 provincial budget
- Commuting contribution
- €250, which the union says was cut this year
- Energy prices
- Electricity and gas prices have nearly doubled, according to Corriere della Sera
What people are saying
Bisogna intervenire prima che ulteriori rincari dell’energia si abbattano sui bilanci delle famiglie, sui lavoratori e sui pensionati
La collaborazione con loro è finita
Sources
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