EU proposes overhaul of car taxes
The European Union head office proposed an overhaul of taxes levied on cars in the 25-nation union today, calling for the charges to be focused on the amount of pollution they emit.
It said its proposal, which will need the backing of EU governments, “would not harmonise tax rates or oblige member states to introduce new taxes,” but rather, shift taxes to ensure higher carbon dioxide emitting cars – like sports utility vehicles – are taxed more.
