European Excise Association Newsletter 11
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UK POST-BREXIT RULES FOR TRADE WITH NORTHERN IRELAND
Under the Windsor Framework Agreement revision to the Brexit Agreement with the EU, which took effect on 1 October 2023, certain simplifications were due to be implemented on 1 October 2024.
ITALIANS FOR MORE EFFICIENT ENERGY-INTENSIVE PLANTS
In 2024, Italy introduced a relief program aimed at supporting energy-intensive companies in their efforts to improve energy efficiency and invest in carbon-free projects. As companies look toward 2025, they must demonstrate their commitment to achieving energy efficiency goals to continue receiving benefits.
THE NEW REQUIREMENTS “DEFORESTATION-FREE”
To combat climate change and the biodiversity loss, the European Union (EU) Regulation2023/1115 prohibits placing on the EU market, making available on the EU and the export from the EU a list of products associated with deforestation and forest degradation. Traceability and transparency are at the heart of the proposed scheme, to make sustainable supply chains the new standard.
DOCTRINE OF THE SUPREME COURT - ILLEGALITY OF THE REGIONAL TAX ON HYDROCARBONS
The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and subsequent decisions of the Spanish Supreme Court have significant implications for the regional tax on hydrocarbons in Spain, particularly regarding its alignment with European Union law. Here's a summary of the key points and considerations from the decisions.
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AMENDMENT TO THE CZECH EXCISE TAX ACT: SIMPLIFYING AND MODERNIZING
An amendment to the Czech Excise Tax Act aims to reduce administrative burdens and make tax compliance easier. The main focus is on digitalization of processes and increase of legal certainty for businesses.