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European Airlines will Reimburse Vouchers for Flights Canceled during a Pandemic

After negotiations with the European Commission and the Consumer Rights Protection Representative, the sixteen major airlines were obliged to provide timely information and compensation in case of canceled flights. According to Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, in the early stages of the pandemic, some airlines began offering vouchers to compensate customers for canceled flights. However, as…

202107.23
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COVID Pandemic and Tax Exemptions in the EU Countries

It’s been a while since governments are trying to mitigate the economic consequences of the ongoing COVID pandemic. European Council announced that it had adopted an amendment to the VAT Directive to introduce a temporary VAT exemption on importations and certain supplies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The “buy and donate” directive, which applies…

202107.14
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EU Extends Economic Sanctions on Russia

The European Union (EU) has extended economic sanctions on Russia for six months until January 31, 2022, according to a statement posted on the organization’s website. “The decision of the European Council was followed by an assessment of the state of implementation of the Minsk Agreement at the meeting of the European Council on June…