Green group calls for green tax reform and low carbon economy

摘要

A reform of environmental taxation across the EU coupled with a reduction of labour costs is essential for setting the "real" cost of products and paving the way to a low carbon economy. This is the message the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) is sending EU leaders ahead of the European Council meeting next Thursday (11 February).rnThe green group says that standards and new legislation might be necessary to ensure the EU moves in the right direction within an adequate timeframe.