EU Proposes Lower Electricity Taxes to Soften Price Shocks

The European Commission plans to cut electricity taxes and offer subsidies to counter rising energy costs. A 30 billion euro fund will support decarbonization.

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The European Commission is preparing to propose significant tax reductions on electricity and new subsidy frameworks to shield the European economy from energy price shocks. Speaking at a news conference in Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the urgency of these measures following market instability linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the media following a summit of EU leaders in Brussels, Belgium, on March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman
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