The Swedish government announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate the eco-tax on air travel, which was introduced in 2018, effective from July 1, 2025.
This decision follows months of discussions and stems from an agreement between the conservative government led by Ulf Kristersson and its far-right allies, the Sweden Democrats, who together hold a parliamentary majority.
The removal of the tax aims to boost air transport and enhance accessibility across Sweden. “To maintain strong air connections and position Sweden as an international hub, we must capitalize on our advantages without compromising our long-term climate goals,” a government official stated at a press conference, as quoted by Lusa.
The eco-tax, introduced by the previous left-wing government, raised ticket prices based on travel distance, ranging from 76 Swedish kronor (€6.70) for European trips to 504 kronor (€44) for destinations like Thailand. The tax generated approximately 1.8 billion kronor (€159 million) in annual revenue for the state.
