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"I voted against amending the directive on energy taxation because the proposal introduces two energy taxation components: one with taxation relating to carbon dioxide emissions and the other relating to the general consumption of energy. I voted against Amendments 21 and 44, which have been adopted by the European Parliament. Amendment 21 removes the option of applying exemptions and reductions benefiting households and charitable organisations, as provided for by Directive 2003/96/EC, while Amendment 44 restricts reductions being granted for heating to households only up to the start of 2025. I voted against Amendments 23 and 40 which removed the existing exemptions for fuels used in maritime and air transport. Maritime transport causes less pollution and is cheaper, which is why it must be encouraged. Air transport has been included in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) since 1 January 2012, and applying a new emissions-based tax would have meant double taxation. I also do not think it is appropriate to raise the level of duty on diesel, since in 2009 car producers were requested, based on a European regulation, to invest in cleaner engines. Raising the level of duty on diesel will affect both car producers and European citizens who have bought cleaner cars running on diesel."@en1
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