Brussels, 14/03/2011 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has decided to bring France and Spain before the Court of Justice over the telecoms taxes they continue to charge, but should not, despite a reasoned opinion sent on 30 September 2010 (EUROPE 10227). The Commission has also opened proceedings against Hungary over another tax of the same type.
“Telecoms taxes” are specific taxes on the turnover of telecommunications operators, set in place after the decision to remove paid...