Swedish air ticket tax scrapped by new government
Sweden’s proposed environmental tax on air tickets has fallen victim to the country’s change of government.
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Stockholm votes ‘yes’ to congestion charging
Voters in Stockholm have said yes to the city’s congestion charge, but confusion reigns over whether it will be re-introduced.
Changes to car taxes make case for registration tax
The Netherlands and Portugal have this month introduced differentiations into their car registration taxes to encourage car buyers to opt for the cleanest models.
MEPs call for far-reaching action on aviation
The European Parliament has taken a step that may accelerate efforts to tackle the environmental impact of air travel
Legal action against Spain and France on road charges
The Commission is threatening to take legal action against Spain and France over unfair discounts from road user charges.
Senior EIB figure calls for distance charging
The vice-president of the European Investment Bank (EIB) says major transport investment projects have to be accompanied by some form of road charging.
Eurovignette directive gives states new charging powers
The revised Eurovignette directive has finally been approved and will enter into force in a few weeks.
Flight tax ready for take-off
Thirteen nations have agreed to sign up to Jacques Chirac’s forthcoming tax on air tickets to help development and fight disease in the developing world.
Chirac’s aviation ticket tax initiative approved
The French parliament has approved plans for a tax on airline tickets which will come into effect on 1 July.
Stockholm charge has immediate positive impact
Stockholm introduced its congestion charge last month, with an immediate drop in car journeys, a decrease in journey times, and a shift onto public transport.