Resolution on Commission’s approval of German road toll scheme

The European Parliament's plenary session adopted on 15 March 2017 a resolution on the European Commission's decision to agree with Germany's road toll scheme.

The resolution argues that this scheme for private cars would discriminate against foreign drivers, even though changes to it were accepted by the Commission. It states that the scheme would breach EU law by allowing German drivers to deuct toll costs from their vehicle tax, even though foreigners cannot do so.

MEPs asked the Commission to clarify why it considered the revised plans sufficient to justify suspending the infringement proceedings against Germany. They also asked the Commission to provide relevant information on its analysis of the 'PKW-Maut' measures presented by the German authorities and their conformity with EU law.

Politico, 15.03.17: MEPs want more details on Germany’s road toll deal with Brussels http://www.politico.eu/article/meps-want-more-details-on-germanys-road-toll-deal-with-brussels/

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