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EU split scuppers wine tax |
The EU’s wine-producing countries, including Hungary and Slovenia, this week torpedoed discussions to raise the minimum excise duty on all alcoholic drinks, fearing a domestic backlash from vintners, reports Chris Mercer.
Minutes from the meeting of the EU Council of Economics and Finance Ministers said representatives had failed to agree on suggestions for a new EU minimum rate covering all alcoholic drinks, after opposition from wine nations. Source: www.cee-foodindustry.com
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18.04.2005
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