Energy Taxation Directive revision
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The Energy Taxation Directive revision is an EU legislative proposal to modernize and align energy taxation with climate objectives, supporting emissions reductions and the green transition.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
EU legislative proposal
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climate policy instrument ⓘ tax policy reform ⓘ |
| affects | EU Member States’ energy tax systems ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
align energy taxation with EU climate objectives
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modernize EU rules on the taxation of energy products and electricity ⓘ support greenhouse gas emissions reductions ⓘ support the green transition in the European Union ⓘ |
| alignedWith |
EU 2030 climate and energy targets
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EU objective of climate neutrality by 2050 ⓘ European Green Deal objectives NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
electricity
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energy products ⓘ |
| basedOn | Energy Taxation Directive 2003/96/EC NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context |
EU green transition policies
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reform of environmentally harmful subsidies in the EU ⓘ |
| encourages |
shift away from fossil fuels
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use of renewable energy sources through tax treatment ⓘ |
| hasFullName | Revision of the Energy Taxation Directive NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| instrumentType | directive revision ⓘ |
| intendsTo |
encourage energy efficiency through tax incentives
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improve functioning of the EU internal energy market ⓘ make energy taxation more consistent with the polluter-pays principle ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ⓘ |
| objective |
contribute to a fair and socially balanced green transition
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ensure that energy tax rates reflect environmental performance of energy carriers ⓘ reduce distortions in energy taxation across Member States ⓘ |
| policyArea |
climate change mitigation
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energy taxation ⓘ environmental protection ⓘ internal market ⓘ |
| proposedBy | European Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
EU climate and energy legislative package
NERFINISHED
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carbon pricing policies in the EU ⓘ |
| requires | unanimity in the Council for adoption ⓘ |
| seeksTo |
promote cleaner energy sources through taxation
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provide price signals consistent with EU decarbonisation pathways ⓘ reduce fossil fuel subsidies in the EU tax framework ⓘ remove outdated exemptions and reduced rates for fossil fuels ⓘ |
| supports | EU emissions reduction commitments under the Paris Agreement ⓘ |
| targets | greenhouse gas emissions from energy use ⓘ |
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