| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/05/839 (5.7.05) |
| Publication Date | 05/07/2005 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission on 5 July 2005 presented a proposal for a Directive that would require Member States to re-structure their passenger car taxation systems. The proposal aimed to improve the functioning of the Internal Market by removing existing tax obstacles to the transfer of passenger cars from one Member State to another. It would also promote sustainability by restructuring the tax base of both registration taxes and annual circulation taxes so as to include elements directly related to carbon dioxide emissions of passenger cars. The proposal aimed only to establish an EU structure for passenger car taxes. It would not harmonise tax rates or oblige Member States to introduce new taxes. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/05/839&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport, Taxation |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
