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16 July
The Agriculture Minister responds to criticism, emphasizing the importance of remembering past policies in political discussions.
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The Cypriot government has introduced a bill proposing a tax on municipal waste sent to landfills, as the issue has recently come to a vote in parliament. The new policy is expected to generate approximately €23 million from the Recovery Fund. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment has responded to criticism, particularly from the Democratic Party of Cyprus (DISY), claiming that their concerns reflect a push to distance themselves from previous responsibilities regarding waste management reforms.
The government has reassured citizens that the tax will amount to less than €1 per household per month, a reduction from the previous fee of €35 per ton, which was lowered to €10 per ton. However, local authorities have voiced significant apprehension over the plan, citing the current high landfill rate of 68% and lacking infrastructure to handle waste management effectively. They warn that the implementation of this landfill tax could place further burdens on municipalities already grappling with existing challenges in managing waste.
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