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18/11/2008

Romania defies Commission by lifting alcohol duties

The lower chamber of the Romanian Parliament has unanimously voted to eliminate excise duties on traditional home-brewed hard drinks. This decision goes against the terms of its EU accession treaty which requires the Romanian authorities to collect excise on home-brewed alcohol. More information