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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-04-19"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"pt"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120419.15.4-360-750"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-04-19-Speech-4-361-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Nuno Melo2
lpv:spokenAs	member_of_the_bureau; EPP (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; DROI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 vice-chair; Delegation for relations with the Mercosur countries (2009-09-30--2014-06-30)3 member; LIBE (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Partido Popular (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 substitute; ECON (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"− The existing Energy Taxation Directive, adopted in 2003, was concerned primarily with preventing distortions of competition in the energy sector within the internal market. It establishes common rules on the products subject to taxation, when taxation is to be applied and the permitted exemptions. Minimum rates – essentially based on the quantity of energy consumed – are laid down for fuels and electricity. Beyond these minimums, the Member States are free to set their national rates of taxation as they see fit. The proposal for a revised directive changes the structure of energy taxation in order to support the aim of a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy and to avoid problems in the internal market. By introducing a CO based element into energy taxation, the proposal seeks to bring it into line with the EU’s commitments on combating climate change. I support the new form of taxation, since it will contribute to reducing CO emissions."@en1

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