Europe

Estonia: Estonia Takes Larger Fuel Excise Share Than Most EU Countries

According to September 2026 data from the European Commission’s Weekly Oil Bulletin, excise duties and VAT account for 58.3% of the retail price of 95-octane gasoline in Estonia, compared to an EU-27 average of 51.7%. Only the Netherlands (61.2%), Italy (59.8%), and Greece (58.9%) impose a higher fiscal share. The excise component alone stands at

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Spain: Bill Gates and Experts Urge Taxation of Artificial Intelligence

In a high-profile intervention published 6 October 2026, Bill Gates joined a coalition of economists, technologists, and policymakers advocating for new taxation frameworks targeting artificial intelligence and automation. The group argues that the current tax base, heavily reliant on labor income, is eroding as AI displaces human workers across sectors. They propose a suite of

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Poland: Poland: Rising Number of Taxpayers Claim PIT Reliefs in 2022-2025

On 6 October 2026, the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS) presented statistics to the Sejm showing a systematic increase in the number of Personal Income Tax (PIT) taxpayers utilizing available reliefs – for young people (under 26), working pensioners, families with four or more children (4+), and the ‘return’ relief for Poles returning

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United Kingdom: EY UK Pre-Budget Fiscal Outlook: Autumn 2026 Tax Analysis

On 6 October 2026, EY published its comprehensive UK Pre-Budget Fiscal Outlook report ahead of the Autumn Budget 2026, providing a detailed analysis of the United Kingdom’s fiscal headroom, public finance trajectories, and anticipated tax policy directions. The report examines the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) latest economic and fiscal forecasts, assessing the Chancellor’s room

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Moldova: IMF Mission on Moldova Tax Administration Reform

From 1 to 16 October 2026, the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Affairs Department is conducting a technical mission in the Republic of Moldova aimed at supporting the ongoing tax administration reform process. The mission, requested by the Ministry of Finance, focuses on modernizing the State Tax Service, enhancing revenue collection efficiency, and aligning domestic tax

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Poland: Poland PIT Reliefs Gain Popularity: Statistics Show Rising Claims

On 6 October 2026, the Head of the National Revenue Administration (KAS), Marcin Łobodziński, presented data to the Sejm confirming that the popularity of key Personal Income Tax (PIT) reliefs has grown consistently from 2022 to 2025. The reliefs – for taxpayers under 26, working pensioners, families with four or more children, and Poles returning

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Russia: FNS Officials Discuss 2026 Tax Notifications on State TV Program

On 6 October 2026, Mikhail Sergeev (Deputy Head of FNS Russia) and Alexey Laschenov (Head of the Moscow FNS) appeared on the Channel One program “Good Morning” to discuss the 2026 tax notification campaign. They explained that over 45 million consolidated tax notifications (covering property, land, and transport taxes) were sent electronically to personal taxpayer

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Sweden: Sweden Links Tonnage Tax to EU State Aid Compliance

On 6 October 2026, the Swedish Government submitted a proposition (Prop. 2026/27:3) to amend the Tonnage Tax Act (lagen om tonnageskatt) by introducing special provisions that disqualify companies from the tonnage tax regime if they become subject to a recovery order following a European Commission decision declaring state aid illegal and incompatible with the internal

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Cyprus:Cyprus Requests EU Derogation for Deeper Heating Oil Duty Cut

On 6 October 2026, the Cyprus government submitted a formal request to the European Commission for a special derogation allowing a deeper cut in excise duty on heating oil beyond the minimum rates set by the EU Energy Taxation Directive. The request aims to alleviate the burden on households and businesses facing a 75% year-on-year

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