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Students should also be given a one-time energy allowance of € 800 for low-income earners, and if they file a proceeding in court, they will win, legal experts said.
Currently, local government guidelines are to exclude not only students, but also young people up to the age of 21, homeless, and people living in institutions.
According to the government, this is because the living conditions of students are very diverse and the energy costs are also very diverse. But that’s not a valid reason for the exclusion, legal expert Willy Heessen told his current business program Nieuwsuur.
Although their particular situation may not cover them, it is illegal to exclude them as a group, and if they bring the matter to court, they can easily win. Heesen said. Other experts consulted by Nieuwsuur have confirmed that students are more likely to win.
The Students’ Union LSVb said some students are having a hard time paying for energy. “Some people pay up to € 80 a month, but it’s a lot for students,” said union president Ama Boahene.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Social Affairs said the law, which has not yet been approved by Congress, does not exclude any group, but includes advisory guidelines on whether Congress can follow the choices.
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