Europe

Poland: Poland Extends Fuel Price Cuts via CPN Program, Excise Relief Continues

On 2 October 2026, the Polish Government announced the launch of the next phase of the “Ceny Paliw Niskie” (CPN) program, extending temporary reductions in fuel prices at the pump through targeted excise duty relief and subsidies to fuel distributors. The measure, authorized under the Special Solutions Act related to the protection of consumers against

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Greece:New Deadlines for Fuel Tank System Adaptation and Registry Enrollment

On 2 October 2026, the Ministries of Finance, Environment, and Digital Governance jointly announced extended deadlines for the adaptation of fuel inlet-outlet systems and mandatory enrollment in the Tank Registry (Μητρώο Δεξαμενών). The decision, formalized under Joint Ministerial Decision 45678/2026, pushes the final compliance date for automated measurement systems to 31 March 2027 for existing

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Belgium: EY Belgium Customs & Excise Update: October 2026 Case Law Review

On 2 October 2026, EY Belgium published the latest edition of its Customs and Excise Update, providing a comprehensive overview of recent developments in EU customs law, case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and national courts, anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations, and disruptions affecting international trade flows. The update

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Kosovo:Kosovo ATK Director Engages IMF on Fiscal Reform Program

On 29–30 September 2026, the Director General of the Tax Administration of Kosovo, Mentor Hyseni, attended the Annual Coordination Meeting of the Fiscal Reform Program for Southeast Europe, organized by the International Monetary Fund’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) in Bern, Switzerland. The meeting gathered high-level representatives from tax and finance ministries across the region to

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Lithuania: EC Urges Lithuania to Strengthen Sanctions on Multinationals for Tax Avoidance

On 2 October 2026, the European Commission formally urged Lithuania to adopt more stringent sanctions against multinational enterprises that engage in aggressive tax avoidance schemes. The recommendation follows a comprehensive review of Lithuania’s implementation of the EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) and the OECD BEPS Action Plan. The Commission highlighted that current Lithuanian penalties are

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Poland: Poland E-Cigarette Excise Tax Law Awaits Presidential Signature

On 2 October 2026, the Polish Parliament adopted a comprehensive act regulating the market of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, incorporating remarks from the President of the Republic of Poland. The legislation aims to curb the expanding grey zone that undermines legitimate businesses by establishing clear excise tax rules, product standards, and licensing requirements for innovative

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Austria: No Independent Family Allowance Claim in Shared Household with Father

The Austrian Federal Fiscal Court decided on 15 September 2026 (RV/7103447/2026) that a child living in a joint household with the father cannot claim family allowance independently. Additionally, the court declared the appeal inadmissible due to res judicata, as the matter had been previously adjudicated. This decision reinforces the principle that family allowance is a

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Greece: Greece Weekly Tax Briefing: E‑Invoicing, Dispatch Notes & Pay Transparency

The 2 October 2026 edition of Taxheaven’s weekly briefing summarizes critical developments in Greek tax compliance: the rollout of Phase B of mandatory e‑invoicing for second‑period businesses, the launch of the digital dispatch note (ψηφιακό δελτίο αποστολής) for B2B transactions, and new pay‑transparency obligations under EU Directive 2023/970 transposed into Greek law. The briefing includes

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Russia: Russia Shares Tax Expenditure Assessment Methods with Kyrgyzstan

On 2 October 2026, the Russian Ministry of Finance hosted a working delegation from the Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic to exchange methodological approaches for evaluating tax expenditures and tax incentives. The bilateral engagement forms part of Russia’s ongoing technical assistance program within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) framework, aimed at harmonizing fiscal

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