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A Constitutional Court ruling has deemed the property tax (IMI) calculation method for dams and wind farms unconstitutional, threatening local revenues and exempting energy firms across 135 inland municipalities from paying compensation.
The Constitutional Court faces internal conflict as recent rulings validate CESE charges for natural gas companies, directly contradicting a previous plenary decision that deemed the tax unconstitutional.
Brussels and the IEA are asking governments to curb oil consumption. Portugal has opted to lower taxes, and consumption continues to rise. Is saving possible without alternatives to the car?
José Manuel Rodrigues stressed that it is no longer possible to further lower the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products in Madeira.
The European Commission announced this Friday that it will present proposals to combat high energy prices, which include taxing electricity less than fossil fuels, and warned of the 'limited room for manoeuvre' regarding national support measures. 'Regarding the political response, at last week's European Council meeting, the European Commission was requested...'
The European Commission today called on European Union (EU) member states to support the most vulnerable consumers due to high energy prices, lower taxes on electricity, and avoid supply cuts.
The European Commission today called on European Union (EU) member states to support the most vulnerable consumers due to high energy prices, lower taxes on electricity, and avoid supply cuts.
The Government could rethink the design of the ISP (petroleum product tax) within a framework of budgetary neutrality. It could, for example, direct a portion of the tax bonus to strengthen incentives for vehicle scrappage. Opinion by Ricardo Arroja.
