PSOE opens to adapt energy tax to Brussels proposal

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this PSOE opened Appropriate most ‘tax’ on energy Pedro Sánchez announced in July the “solidarity contribution” of fossil fuel companies proposed by the European Commission and negotiated by EU states. If approved, it would mean a significant change since the community recommendation. differs in many ways With the bill proposed by the socialist parliamentary groups and United We Can that Congress approves to begin its proceedings this Tuesday.

“Quantity be online which does nothing but the proposal of the European Commission expand ultimate goal of this initiative. And fear not, ladies and gentlemen, if you need to adapt something It allows what has been approved in the European Union to be made in the European Union. processing (parliament) endorsed this initiative”, the socialist deputy Patricia Whiteconsideration of the proposal at the plenary session of the Congress during discussion.

Spanish ‘tax’ proposal – actually a “patrimonial benefit have a public nature of non-tax nature to try to overcome legal traps– consists of 1.2% taxation during two years most Income of the all energy It has a turnover of over 1000 million Euros. Inside european caseOn the other hand, “coordinated, unique and temporary solidarity contribution” unexpected benefits (Higher than 2019, 2020 and 2021 achieved in 2022) oil, gas, coal and refining and meanwhile year.

Visible changes

The government’s ‘tax’ on energy companies increase by 2 billion According to the results of 2022 and 2023 companies, 2023 and 2024 euros are collected. banksIncome estimated by the Manager, who will have to pay 4.8% of their interest and commissions 1.5 billion per yearAccelerating increases in interest rates, which the European Central Bank (ECB) plunged into, reduced tax collection. may be older.

The majority of parliamentary groups (for example, ERC, PNV and Bildu) agreed to commit the socialists and morons bill, but they also showed that the ‘tax’ is quite likely to happen. Changes during the relevant change period which starts now. In addition to the possible adaptation to those approved in Europe on energy issues, the ERC will introduce new taxes. “Being permanent as long as the benefits of the two sectors are “extraordinary”.

Legal doubts

Also, some groups like Bildu and Junts made requests. raise expected rates To increase the collection. PNV and Bildu also made it clear that they would absolutely not approve of the ‘tax’ otherwise. to deal re-reading with state estates the three Basque provinces and Navarra. And warns that PNV also exists. “technical issues” which must be resolved to prevent the courts from placing a lien Business affected them predictably courts.

On your own behalf PP, Vox and C’s they opposed the bill’s execution, arguing, among others, that energy companies and banks would eventually roll over the cost of taxes. customersAlthough the text forbids penalty equivalent to 150% the amount transferred to the user of the National Markets and Competition Commission (National Markets and Competition Commission)CNMC) can check whether the said effect on the cost has occurred.

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