- Starting from October 1, 2024, questions regarding VAT, excise duties, and customs duties will be transferred from the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice to the European Union Tribunal.
- The EU Regulation of April 11, 2019, amends the statute of the EU Court of Justice to make the Union Tribunal competent for cases related to certain matters.
- The Union Tribunal will handle cases related to VAT, excise duties, customs code, tariff classification, compensation for transport services, and greenhouse gas emission trading.
- The new competencies of the Union Tribunal will be effective for pending cases as of October 1, 2024.
- The Court of Justice of the EU is frequently consulted for the interpretation of VAT regulations, as seen in recent cases involving Italy.
Source: eutekne.info
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