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€450 per year: The European Parliament introduces the first PassCarbone for individuals from 2027
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The European Parliament recently approved the legislative texts that make up the “Fit for 55” package. This plan aims to achieve the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
However, some of the proposed measures raise concerns among individuals. From 2027, households will have to pay a fuel and heating tax of up to 45 euros per tonne… knowing that a French person emits an average of 10 tonnes of CO2 per year, or an envelope of 30 billion. This measure comes at a difficult time for citizens, in this period of inflation against a backdrop of war in Ukraine.
Despite these concerns, Parliament approved the legislative package as a whole. The plan includes a reform of the European carbon market, with a reduction in emission quotas for large industrialists and an extension of the carbon market to the maritime sector. In addition, a carbon border adjustment mechanism will be created.
Although the legislative package includes the creation of a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and a Social Climate Fund. The risk of business relocation is related to the possibility that companies choose to move their production to countries with less restrictive environmental policies to avoid the costs associated with environmental regulations. This can lead to job loss and reduced production in countries with stricter environmental policies.
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Source: estremdrouate https://lemediaen442.fr/450-e-par-an-le ... -des-2027/
