Brussels/Luxembourg, 15/10/2014 (Agence Europe) - At the meeting of the Ecofin Council of Tuesday 14 October, several states called for the revision of the energy taxation directive (2003/96/EEC) to be abandoned. This directive aims to harmonise excise on energy, mainly from fossil fuels.
Germany kicked off proceedings by stating that it believes that it is impossible for a compromise to be found in the foreseeable future. “We should not waste too much work and time and effort which will...