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Tajani strongly opposed to taxes on windfall profits

Foreign Minister Tajani expresses his opposition to taxes on windfall profits during an event at the Meeting.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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During the Meeting titled 'Hope to be Rebuilt in the Land of Cedars,' Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani declared his strong opposition to the introduction of taxes on windfall profits. Tajani emphasized that the idea of taxing these revenues causes him discomfort, describing the word 'taxes' as a source of great concern for him.

According to various sources, Tajani highlighted the importance of having an agreed dialogue regarding fiscal measures, suggesting that companies in the energy sector should contribute during difficult times. However, he reiterated that he does not want to hear the term 'windfall profits,' which he associates with historical experiences from the Soviet Union.

This position taken by Tajani came in response to calls from political leaders such as Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini, who had requested more decisive measures to tackle the current energy crisis.

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