Poland said "no" to Brussels' tax proposal for cheaper electricity

Warsaw insists that tax decisions should remain with member states and require unanimity, opposing changes proposed by the European Commission regarding energy taxation. The Polish Deputy Minister of Energy, Wojciech Wrochna, argues that the EU treaties mandate unanimity in tax matters, thus opposing the inclusion of a new obligation linking electricity and gas taxation in the proposed regulation. Several other countries, including Sweden and Italy, share Poland's concerns. The European Commission aims to ensure that electricity is not taxed higher than natural gas, which could require changes to Poland's current tax structure. Poland seeks broader discussions on the causes of high energy prices, including CO₂ emission costs and the EU's emissions trading system. The contentious article may be removed in upcoming negotiations led by the Irish presidency, with discussions scheduled for November 10.