EU Aviation Fuel Tax Faces Another Delay: Hungary Proposes Postponement to 2049

Hungary has proposed delaying the implementation of a minimum tax on aviation and maritime fuels until 2049, sparking outrage among environmentalists. This proposal aims to break a deadlock in the EU’s energy taxation reform, which has been stalled for years due to opposition from airlines and some member states. The proposal has been criticized for undermining the EU’s climate goals, while airlines argue that they already pay significant taxes.

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