US EditionInvoices Not Paid: Number of Power Barriers in Leipzig Increased Massively
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Up to the Corona pandemic, the number of power barriers in Leipzig gradually declined. Signs of a robust economy, more employment and more money in Leipzig's wallet. 2022 and 2023 were even recorded lows. However, since energy prices and rents rose dramatically and unemployment also grew again, Leipzig shows itself [...] The article Energy poverty in Saxony: Number of power barriers in Leipzig has tripled in 2025 first appeared on Leipziger Zeit…
In Saxony's major cities, around 7,500 tenants had to accept power shutdowns in 2025 due to lack of payments. This is about 2,000 cases more than in 2024. The main reason for the statistical increase is the situation in Leipzig.
In Leipzig in 2025 there were three times as many power locks as in the previous year. Delayed reminder procedures and social hardships exacerbate the situation. The left demands a ban and more support for those affected.
The number of power outages in Leipzig tripled in 2025 (stock image - AI-generated). In Leipzig, the number of power outages tripled in 2025 – from 1,200 to 3,600 cases. In total, around 7,500 people in Saxony's three largest cities – Leipzig, Dresden, and Chemnitz – were affected by power outages, almost 2,000 more than the previous year. The Left Party is now calling for a ban on such measures and warns of severe social consequences. The most …
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