Revision of the Energy Tax Directive
- Stage
- Commission proposal, reached 1 Apr 2020
- Lead DG
- DG TAXUD
- Last activity
- 21 Oct 2025
Where it stands
Latest: Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme, 21 Oct 2025.
- 1 Apr 2020
- Inception impact assessment closed: Revision of the Energy Tax Directive , 180 responses · Commission
- 14 Oct 2020
- Public consultation closed: Revision of the Energy Tax Directive , 563 responses · Commission
- 18 Nov 2021
- Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Revision of the Energy Tax Directive , 202 responses · Commission
- 21 Oct 2025
- Retained as a pending proposal in the Commission work programme · Commission
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The Commission's Have Your Say consultations linked to this file. Where we publish the positions filed, the title opens them here.
| Consultation | Feedback deadline | Feedback received |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2021 | 945 |
Summary
GeneratedThe revision aligns minimum tax rates for energy products with EU climate objectives by removing outdated exemptions and linking taxation to energy content and environmental performance. It affects energy-intensive industries, transport sectors, and consumers of heating and motor fuels. Currently at the Commission proposal stage, it requires unanimous Council approval to be adopted.
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