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Belgium has announced a plan to combat high electricity and gas bills. It includes a higher profit tax for the country's major energy companies. In addition, a number of restrictions will apply.
Heating in all public buildings will be reduced to just 19 degrees.
A limit on the use of air conditioners will be introduced.
The working poor in the EU get over €1,000
The lighting of monuments, office buildings and other large objects will be turned off after 7 p.m.
There is still a debate going on whether to turn off the lights on the highways at certain times.
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