- The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against Greece.
- Greece exempts tax-free shops at its land borders from excise duty.
- This exemption is no longer allowed under EU legislation.
- Greece has two months to respond and address the issue.
- If there is no satisfactory response, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.
Source: ec.europa.eu
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