GRIn 2024, Cyprus collected €718.7 million in environmental tax revenue, according to Eurostat data, marking a 6.9% increase compared to the previous year. This growth placed Cyprus among several EU member states that saw rising environmental tax revenues, with Romania experiencing the highest increase at 21.7%. Across the European Union, total environmental tax revenue rose to a record €371.9 billion, up from €350.4 billion in 2023. Energy taxes remained the largest component of environmental tax receipts, reaching €287 billion in 2024. However, five EU countries reported declines in their environmental tax revenue, with Sweden experiencing the most significant drop at 17.7%.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data on environmental tax revenue changes in Cyprus and across the EU, without apparent ideological framing or biased language. It reports numerical increases and decreases objectively, citing Eurostat figures without emphasizing any particular political stance.
