- The Commission decided to refer Portugal to the CJEU for not fully transposing two EU directives into national law.
- The directives involve excise duty arrangements and harmonization of excise duties on alcohol.
- Portugal’s transposition gap affects cross-border trade of alcohol by small wine producers and alcohol not for human consumption.
- All member states were required to implement these directives by 31 December 2021.
- Portugal has not yet notified the Commission of the necessary national measures.
- The Commission views Portugal’s efforts as insufficient.
Source: taxathand.com
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