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Energy-efficient products could become less expensive (Photo: European Community, 2006)

France and Britain suggest tax cut on green products

Following a joint initiative of France and the UK, EU finance ministers will discuss cutting value-added taxes on energy efficient products in an effort to stimulate consumers to shop in a more environmental-friendly way.

The European Commission said discussions on the issue will start during the next finance ministers meeting on 13 November, after London and Paris sent a joint letter to the EU executive outlining the idea last week.

On Thursday (25 October), French president Nich...

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Energy-efficient products could become less expensive (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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