Brussels, 26/03/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the European Commission sent reasoned opinions to both Germany and Austria, formally requesting them to change provisions in their direct taxation legislation. It criticises Germany for applying a withholding tax system on the income of certain categories of non-resident taxpayers - particularly artists and sportsmen. The Commission considers this system incompatible with the principle of freedom to provide services in the internal market. It...