On Wednesday 24 June, Member States’ ambassadors to the EU (Coreper) are expected to confirm their agreement on the proposal for a directive amending directive 92/83/EEC, which harmonises the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
The aim of the directive, which was presented in May 2018, is to update the rules governing excise duties on alcohol in the EU and reduce costs for small alcohol-producing businesses. It also establishes a uniform certification system for...