SMEs and the energy industry are strongly criticizing the announced extension of the European energy price brake for companies. Many companies have already reached their maximum limits of possible relief, said Deputy DIHK Managing Director Achim Dercks to Table.Media yesterday. „This applies in particular to many medium-sized industrial companies that are suffering from high energy prices. For these companies, an extension of the price brake without a European adjustment of the aid framework will not lead to any further relief.“