Germany fears that millions of people will not be able to pay for heating

Heating system. File photoBERLIN, Aug 8 The head of the German Tenants' Association, Lukas Siebenkotten, fears that millions of people in Germany may not be able to pay their heating bills due to rising gas prices, the head of the German Tenants' Association said in an interview with Tagesspiegel. Union of Tenants Lukas Siebencotten. «That's a hell of a lot of people… We are talking about millions,» said Siebencotten. In this regard, the organization calls for a comprehensive reform of the housing allowance system, as well as increased protection against dismissal, which will make life easier for tenants «It is necessary to significantly increase the income threshold of people who can qualify for housing benefits,» said Siebenkotten. In Germany, an energy collapse is predicted in the winter due to a possible cessation of Russian gas supplies. Economy Minister Robert Habeck and Federal Grid Agency head Klaus Müller have repeatedly urged the country's citizens to reduce their electricity consumption in order to save money.