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EU Commission set to slam Italy's fuel duty cuts amid energy crisis

The European Commission plans to criticize Italy's untargeted fuel tax cuts in a forthcoming report.
Brussels says broad subsidies are costly and inefficient compared to targeted measures for vulnerable groups.
The draft recommendations urge temporary, targeted relief while preserving incentives for energy savings.
Italy's debt level is highlighted, with the Commission urging careful fiscal management.
The Commission notes Italy's energy policy is heavily gas-dependent and slow to adopt renewables.
The report points to austerity-era measures and budgetary flexibility discussions linked to defence spending and cohesion funds.
The EU Commission suggests flexibility could be possible but only to support vulnerable households and key industries.
The draft draft notes alignment with IMF views favoring targeted cash transfers.
Brussels cites the energy crisis following geopolitical tensions as a driver for policy review.
The report notes possible reallocation of cohesion funds to address the energy crisis, with governance limits.

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