Reply to the call for evidence launch by DG Mare on the energy transition of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Continue readingContribution to the Call for Evidence – Energy transition of the EU Fishing Sector
Fit for 55: Energy Taxation Directive, Ending one of aviation’s most unfair tax privileges
Aviation fuels have been exempt from taxation under the Energy Taxation Directive since it was introduced. The revision of the ETD would put an end to this unfair tax privilege that aviation has enjoyed and ensure taxation rates better integrate the environmental impact of fossil kerosene. This briefing from T&E highlights the good aspects and the problems of the revision of the ETD for aviation.
Continue readingBriefing paper: Decarbonising the EU Fishing Fleet – Opportunities, Challenges and Critical Elements for a Necessary Transition
On the 14th of June 2022, we held a workshop during which experts presented the decarbonisation solutions available in the maritime sector, followed by a discussion with various stakeholders on what is needed to decarbonise the EU fishing sector. This paper is aimed at sharing recommendations and resources developed as a result of the June 2022 workshop, and to instigate action on the necessary path to decarbonisation.
Continue readingBriefing Paper: Decarbonising the EU Fishing Fleet: Lessons from Today’s Shipping Industry
While the journey to decarbonisation is in its primary stages, progress already made within the maritime sector has provided momentum and offers an incremental pathway for the decarbonisation of the fishing fleet. In order to align itself with the objectives of the EU Green Deal and other relevant international agreements, the global fishing industry will need to switch to new sources of energy. The purpose of this briefing paper is to present a feasibility analysis of batteries, synthetic fuels and wind propulsion for fishing vessels by examining examples from the shipping industry, while also considering the advantages and challenges presented by each source of energy.
Continue readingLetter: Request for a meeting to discuss the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD)
We strongly support the Commission’s proposal to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies in the revised ETD. However, we consider that some aspects of the proposal have not been ambitious enough when it comes to setting price signals consistent with the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions that we must achieve in the coming years.
Continue readingWhy Eliminating Fuel Subsidies from EU Fisheries is Good for Public Finances, the Marine Environment, and the Climate
This report examines the wide-reaching reasons – which are overwhelmingly supported by science – to remove EU fuel subsidies
Continue readingReport: Climate Impacts & Fishing Industry Profits From EU Fuel Tax Subsidies
EU tax exemptions for fuel are harmful subsidies that reduce the costs of fishing, therefore leading to an increase of fishing capacity, and thus contributing to overfishing in the European Union
Continue readingProposal for a Council Directive: Restructuring the Union framework for the taxation of energy products and electricity
Energy Taxation Directive: Identifying the appropriate legal basis
This short memo deals with the legal basis that the EU can rely upon in the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD).It will first discuss two cases of the CJEU (C-626/18 & C-482/17) that have dealt with the question of the applicable legal basis within the context of the revision of EU directives.
Continue readingStatement: Business Organisations and NGOs call on EU decision-makers to remove public subsidies to fossil fuel consumption
The EU and its Member States must fulfil their commitment to stop public money from supporting wasteful economic activities that degrade our environment. We urge EU leaders to stop subsidizing fossil fuels.
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