Revenues from environmental taxes in the European Union stood at 341.5 billion euros in 2023, compared to 334.6 billion euros in 2022, representing an increase of 2.1% (6.9 billion euros), according to data published by the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat). Despite this increase, the share of environmental taxes in EU GDP decreased from 2.4% in 2010 to 2% in 2023. Over the same period, revenues from environmental taxes as a share of total government revenues from taxes and social contributions decreased from 6.3% to 5.1%. In 2023, corporations generated the most revenue from environmental taxes at EU level, accounting for 49.4% of the total. The largest share of contributions came from companies in industry, construction, mining and utilities (23.6%) and the services segment (25.8%). At national level, corporations contributed on average half of total tax revenues in most EU Member States, with the highest share in the Czech Republic (81.2%), Estonia (80.3%) and Romania (79.1%), and the lowest in Austria (33.6%), Luxembourg (34.9%) and Ireland (38%). Households contributed 48.3% of total revenue from environmental taxes. In 15 EU Member States, households paid over 40% of total revenue from environmental taxes, ranging from 41.5% in Hungary to 60.3% in Ireland.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
