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In a recent development, the packaging fee on the traditional 750-gram Stollen, also known as 'Striezel', has been temporarily suspended in Saxony. This decision was announced by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, following objections raised against the original fee.
Dirk Panter, Saxony's Minister of Economics and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), described the suspension as an 'unbureaucratic concession'. He stated that the suspension is aimed at protecting the environment with regulations that are realistic and practically feasible.
The objections arose due to the classification of the Stollen packaging as falling under the Single-Use Plastics Act. This classification led to displeasure in Sachsen, as the Stollen is a fixed part of the Christmas season in the region.
Andreas Brzezinski, the Managing Director of the Dresden Chamber of Crafts, welcomed the suspension of the fee. However, he considers it an intermediate step. Brzezinski, who is not affiliated with any political party, believes that this fee is bureaucratic nonsense and a practical, long-term solution is needed in the interest of the stollen bakers. He did not mention a specific solution but emphasized the need for a realistic, workable regulation.
Andreas Brzezinski, head of the Chamber of Crafts Dresden, also expressed his disapproval of classifying a 750-gram Stollen like a takeaway product as absurd. He reiterated his call for a practical, long-term solution in the interest of stollen bakers.
The suspension of the fee applies until the clarification of pending objections. It is important to note that this suspension does not imply a permanent change in the policy.
The suspension of the packaging fee on stollen was announced in response to these objections, marking a temporary measure to address concerns about the original classification of stollen packaging. The hope is that a practical, workable solution will be found to ensure the continued enjoyment of this traditional Christmas treat while also protecting the environment.
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