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"The purpose of updating Directive 2003/96/EC is to bring the European energy taxation system into line with the objectives of the Union’s strategy for combating climate change. The new fuel taxation method proposed by the European Commission involves a dual rate that includes the level of CO
emissions and the amount of energy that can be obtained from the fuel in question. The present draft assumes that every country will be able to decide on the rates, which will be proportional to thresholds agreed at the EU level. The purpose of these changes is to increase the popularity of biofuels and other renewable sources of energy while gradually reducing the use of fossil fuels and increasing energy efficiency, and at the same time reducing carbon dioxide emissions. We cannot however ignore the effect that an increase in fuel costs will inevitably have on the industry and economies of the Member States. The automotive industry, transport and power generation itself, which in certain countries are fuelled almost entirely by coal, will suffer enormous losses. At a time of economic crisis, is this a step in the right direction? It is no surprise that this issue is creating ever deeper divisions and controversy. Let us not forget however that in this matter the European Parliament only plays an advisory role and it is up to governments to take the final decision, which must be taken unanimously by all Member States."@en1
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