Energy Taxation Directive Revision
Proposal aims to restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity (recast).
This proposal seeks to recast the existing Energy Taxation Directive (Directive 2003/96/EC) to align it with the EU's current climate and energy objectives, particularly those outlined in the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package.
Key Objectives:
-> Align Taxation with Climate Goals: Update the energy taxation framework to support the EU's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
-> Promote Environmental Sustainability: Encourage the use of cleaner energy sources by adjusting tax rates to reflect the environmental impact of different energy products.
-> Ensure Fair Competition: Harmonize energy taxation across Member States to prevent market distortions and ensure a level playing field within the internal market.
Main Proposals:
-> Taxation Based on Energy Content and Environmental Impact: Shift the basis of taxation from volume to the energy content and environmental performance of energy products and electricity.
-> Revised Minimum Tax Rates: Update the minimum tax rates for various energy products and electricity, considering their energy content and environmental impact.
-> Inclusion of Previously Exempt Sectors: Gradually phase in taxation for sectors that were previously exempt, such as aviation and maritime transport, while considering international obligations.
-> Support for Renewable Energy: Introduce zero or reduced tax rates for sustainable alternative fuels and electricity to incentivize the transition to cleaner energy sources.
-> Flexibility for Member States: Allow Member States to apply different tax rates under certain conditions, provided they respect the EU's minimum levels of taxation and internal market rules.
This proposal is part of the EU's broader strategy to modernize its energy taxation policy, making it more conducive to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.
This proposal seeks to recast the existing Energy Taxation Directive (Directive 2003/96/EC) to align it with the EU's current climate and energy objectives, particularly those outlined in the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package.
Key Objectives:
-> Align Taxation with Climate Goals: Update the energy taxation framework to support the EU's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.
-> Promote Environmental Sustainability: Encourage the use of cleaner energy sources by adjusting tax rates to reflect the environmental impact of different energy products.
-> Ensure Fair Competition: Harmonize energy taxation across Member States to prevent market distortions and ensure a level playing field within the internal market.
Main Proposals:
-> Taxation Based on Energy Content and Environmental Impact: Shift the basis of taxation from volume to the energy content and environmental performance of energy products and electricity.
-> Revised Minimum Tax Rates: Update the minimum tax rates for various energy products and electricity, considering their energy content and environmental impact.
-> Inclusion of Previously Exempt Sectors: Gradually phase in taxation for sectors that were previously exempt, such as aviation and maritime transport, while considering international obligations.
-> Support for Renewable Energy: Introduce zero or reduced tax rates for sustainable alternative fuels and electricity to incentivize the transition to cleaner energy sources.
-> Flexibility for Member States: Allow Member States to apply different tax rates under certain conditions, provided they respect the EU's minimum levels of taxation and internal market rules.
This proposal is part of the EU's broader strategy to modernize its energy taxation policy, making it more conducive to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.
- Categories
- Energy MonitoringClimate ChangeDecarbonizationNet-Zero StrategyRenewable Energy
- Legislation instrument
- Directive
- Pillars
- EnvironmentalGovernance
- Audience
- States
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- Proposed
- Applicable area
- EU
- Directive Proposal (COM/2021/563)
Timeline
- ProposedJul 14, 2021
- ApprovedPending
- AdoptedPending
- PublishedPending
- In ForcePending
- In ApplicationPending
- Last UpdatedPending
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