Brown and Sarkozy team up on 'green' tax


Euractiv, July 27, 2007

France and Britain have announced their support for reduced value-added tax rates for cars, efficient light-bulbs and other consumer products that are less environmentally damaging. The "green" products in question include cars with reduced CO2 emission, insulation materials, efficient light bulbs and energy-efficient appliances. The leaders are to propose a 5% EU-wide VAT rate for such products. Read more...

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