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To bridge gap between taxation levels of Member States, Commission proposes revision of excise duty rules for tobacco products - higher rates in some Member States

Brussels, 15/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission proposed a directive for revising the rate and structure of excise duty on tobacco. It mainly introduces a minimum amount of excise on cigarettes, which would have the effect of raising taxation on this product in five Member States (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Luxembourg). The European Executive bases its proposal on a study contained in its report on the structure and rates of tobacco taxation in the EU,...