Brussels, 19/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - Germany intends to introduce a total exemption from the excise duty on mineral oil for pure and blended biofuels. Biofuels are defined as energy products derived from bio-mass. The duration of the measure is limited from 1 January 2004 until 31 December 2009. The Commission approved the exemption on the basis of the Community Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection. This is because the exemption from excise duty is proportional to the...