EU Considers VAT Changes for Tourism and Transport Services to Ensure Fair Taxation

The European Commission is considering changes to the VAT directive.
The changes will affect taxation of tourism and transport services.
The Commission finds tax privileges for international air and sea transport unfair.
It is also considering changing the place of taxation for tourism services.
Last week, the Commission announced consultations on the VAT directive amendment.
The changes will mainly impact travel agencies and passenger transport services.
The project will be published next year, focusing on ecology and fair VAT revenue distribution.
The new ideas are controversial, with differing interests across industries.
There are also differences in land transport taxation levels across countries.

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