07/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 5 December, the European Commission adopted a draft decision authorising Germany and Poland to derogate from the VAT directive as regards the principle of territoriality. The two member states are engaged in a major construction project and/or maintenance of bridges with a view to upgrading the cross-border rail network. For VAT purposes, they will be able to consider the parts of the works for which they are responsible and which are physically...