As part of the presentation of the “Fit-for-55 Package“, the European Commission has presented a new draft on the Energy Taxation Directive 2003/96/EC laying down rules to base energy taxation on the energy content of energy products and electricity, coupled with their environmental performances. The intended evolution of the existing set of rules would have effects on the Austrian system of kerosene taxation and energy tax rebates but cannot be considered a revolution in energy taxation.
