Brussels, 20/12/2004 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has decided to refer to the Court of Justice for four procedures for offences under European fiscal legislation. In three other cases, it is formally demanding that several member states amend their legislation.
The offences concern: 1) certain VAT regulations in Austria and Finland; 2) Sicilian environmental fees, which contravene the Common Customs Tariff; 3) excessive delays in VAT repayments to taxable persons not established in...