1 “... as to protect the most vulnerable populations during periods of fiscal consolidation...”

2 “...Energy subsidies are aimed at protecting consumers, however, subsidies aggravate fiscal imbalances...”

3 “...; combining reductions in subsidies with measures to protect the poorest; using the resulting savings well...”

4 “... of fuel subsidies would fully protect lower income households while still generating substantial net...”

5 “... subsidies are a costly approach to protecting the poor due to substantial benefit leakage to higher income...”

6 “...Energy subsidies have wide-ranging economic consequences. Although they are aimed at protecting...”

7 “..., which constitute an important component of social protection systems in European countries. It discusses...”