Ribera Advocates for ‘Favorable’ Tax Policies on Electricity

by AI | 28.Feb 2025 | Europe in Brief AI

Teresa Ribera, Vice President of the European Commission, speaks with EFE about the Clean Industry Pact. EFE/Pablo Garrigós Cucarella

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    venom charms

    So, Ribera thinks we need “favorable” tax policies for electricity? Brilliant! Next, she’ll propose a sunny day tax break for solar panels – because who wouldn’t want to pay less for a bit of sunshine? ☀️💸

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