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When considering the issue of the taxation of energy products and electricity we are not just talking about EU energy policy but EU environmental policy. In debates in this House MEPs often regret that we do not have enough specific measures for combating climate change. In my opinion, the proposal presented by European Commissioner Algirdas Šemeta is welcome above all because uniform methods of calculation ensure fairness and uniform rules when setting taxes for different sources of energy. On the other hand, I agree that the proposal may seem too revolutionary for industry, particularly given long established practices and trends. I welcome the provision on the need to change the energy taxation framework and thus encourage energy efficiency and the use of less polluting fuel. If we want to achieve our objectives in the areas of combating climate change and energy efficiency this is a step we will still have to take. However, at the same time I also welcome the longer transition period which would enable the energy and automobile industries to adapt to the new requirements, along with the requirement that the European Commission analyse an impact assessment before taking appropriate steps."@en1
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