Revenue from energy taxes increased markedly
Tax differentiation has helped boost sales of diesel cars
Effective tax rates on CO2 emissions are relatively high
The fossil fuel consumption support level is among the highest in the OECD
Fossil fuel consumption support has decreased since 2012
A deficit of EU ETS allowances and rising prices make coal-based power costly
Public investment in environmental protection has decreased
Effective use of EU funds is key to catching up on environmental infrastructure
Changes in support programmes have stopped investment in solar PV
Transport investment has been mostly dedicated to road transport
The public environmental R&D budget has grown but green patent applications are declining
Employment in waste management is growing but value added in circular economy is low