Background & Purpose

During the autumn of 2025, the opposition submitted 103 proposals suggesting various changes to excise taxes. These proposals aimed to adjust costs for things like electricity, fuel, and tobacco, but the parliament found that these issues are already being handled or have been decided upon previously.

The Decision

The parliament voted to reject all 103 proposals from the opposition, meaning that no new laws or tax changes will be implemented.

Does this affect you?

  • Consumers of fuel and electricity: They will continue to pay the same tax rates as before, with no price adjustments resulting from these specific proposals.
  • Businesses in the transport sector: Companies will operate under the same tax conditions for vehicles and fuel as they did prior to the vote.

In Practice

  • Current tax rates on electricity and fuel remain unchanged.
  • Existing taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and pesticides continue to apply as before.
  • Vehicle and aviation taxes will not be adjusted based on these proposals.
  • No new tax-related administrative procedures will be introduced.