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	European Commission calls for tax cuts for green goods and services
	
	
		December  9, 2008
		European Commission calls for tax cuts for green goods and services
		The European Commission calls for an overall value-added tax reduction as well as a lowering of rates on specific items such as environmentally friendly goods and services, along with reduced car registration and road taxes for low-emissions vehicles to boost the EU economy. The proposals are part of the European commission's $252 billion economic stimulus package 
announced at November 26th.
		
		
			
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