- ECJ rules on Excise Duties on Flavoured Beer: ATHINAÏKI ZYTHOPOIIA (Case C-724/23) (Excise)
- Court considers whether Article 1(1) of Directive 2020/1151 is interpretative
- Directive aims to guarantee uniform method for calculating ‘degrees Plato’
- Court’s interpretation of ‘degrees Plato’ differs from Directive 92/83
- Calculation of degrees Plato must exclude aromatic substances and sugar syrup added after fermentation
- Method for calculating degrees Plato is based on context and purpose of Directive 92/83
- Court ensures uniform effect of provision in all Member States
- New provision in Directive imposes different application from previous judgment
Source: curia.europa.eu
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