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    European Greens consider challenge to UK tax breaks for shale gas drilling
    European Greens threaten legal fight under state aid rules as UK holds out against new renewable energy target for the EU

    Fiona Harvey, Environment correspondent

    The Guardian, Monday 20 January 2014



    European Greens say they are considering a challenge to the UK government's tax breaks and incentives for shale gas.

    European Greens are considering a challenge to the UK's tax breaks and incentives for shale gas under state aid rules, as the government holds out against a new renewable energy target for the EU.
    Ministers have offered tax breaks to shale gas companies, and incentives to local communities to encourage them to accept drilling in their area. The government believes its plans comply with EU rules restricting state aid to companies

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