- Special consumption taxes on petroleum products increased by 6.95%, and on tobacco and alcoholic beverages by 7.95%, effective January 1, 2026.
- The automatic inflation-linked adjustment for these taxes is suspended for the current period.
- Minimum fixed SCT amounts for tobacco products remain unchanged.
- Simplified customs procedures for all e-commerce imports are abolished, requiring normal import procedures for goods valued €0–€1,500.
- Customs taxes increased, including higher flat rates on medicines, dietary supplements, and a 20% extra customs tax on certain goods.
Source: kpmg.com
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