Luxembourg, 02/02/2004 (Agence Europe) - Advocate General Tizzano believes the European Commission does not have to 'irrefutably prove' that ouzo is a product similar to other spirits like whisky. Greece can continue to apply its tax system, which favours the national drink, he explained. Antonio Tizzano recommends that the Court of Justice rejects the appeal lodged by the European Commission against Greece, following moves by the UK in defence of whisky distillers.
Following complaints by...