EU considers new energy tax Germany calls for "rough measures"

[Helsinki 13th Reuters]-The European Union is considering the introduction of a new energy tax to achieve its climate change goals. EU officials revealed on the 13th.

EU member states have led the global shift to renewable energy over the past decade, establishing the world's largest emissions trading system and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. However, the regulations on energy tax have not been revised for more than 15 years.

A document to be discussed at the EU Finance Ministers meeting in Helsinki on the 13th to 14th is that the energy tax provisions are “old and not well adapted to EU-level climate change challenges and energy policy developments. "

The German finance minister Scholz, who arrived at the board, called for a “draft measure” in combating climate change and called for international efforts. “We are looking for ways to reduce carbon dioxide consumption in agriculture, small businesses, and transportation.”

European Commission Vice-Chair Dombrovskis told reporters that a full review of carbon and energy taxes is an option.