Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-04-09 21:52 UTC+10:00
Section: Crisis
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Transport, Europe, Energy, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Elections, Business & Economy
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BRUSSELS — The European Commission's economy chief on Thursday gave his blessing to EU countries seeking to introduce a windfall tax on energy companies that are profiting from skyrocketing fuel prices.
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