AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFuel Tax Shift in Slovenia: Slovenia is reintroducing an environmental CO2 tax on fuels from 12 May to 1 June, setting petrol/diesel/heating oil at 25.90 euros per tonne of CO2 while other fuels stay at 30.85, alongside a cut in unleaded petrol excise duty to 0.42625 euros per litre. Stormwater Funding Gap: A new report warns Europe’s stormwater systems are underfunded by about 70%, with flood damages averaging €22 billion a year; planned spending could reach €643 billion by 2036, still far below what’s needed. NEPN 2030–2040 Starts: Slovenia has begun preparing its National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030–2040, launching a public consultation on long-term scenarios. Eurovision Turns Political: In Vienna, the 2026 contest opened amid protests and a boycott by Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland over Israel’s participation; security removed four disruptive spectators during Israel’s semi-final performance. BDS Momentum: A BDS co-coordinator visited Ljubljana, Rijeka and Zagreb, saying Palestine solidarity and boycott efforts across Europe have grown rapidly since late 2023.
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