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thfuranyesterday at 11:59 AM1 replyview on HN

https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/fossil-fuel...


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pjc50yesterday at 12:13 PM

> Notably, more than 60% of all fossil fuel subsidies granted in 2023 were spent in three countries: Germany (EUR 41 billion), Poland (EUR 16 billion), and France (EUR 15 billion).

This is another one of those cases where people say "Europe" when meaning something much more country specific.

I can't find any detailed breakdown of this; I'm guessing it's something to do with coal mining in Germany?

France has absolutely no excuse, though. Largest nuclear power generation in Europe and subsidizing fossil fuels? I bet it's something to do with farming.

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