Kittel principle: the person requesting the VAT refund knew or should have knownabout the existence of a fraud on the supply chain Criminal prosecution, especially in the field of VAT, has evolved in the European Community, and the belonging of… Read moreKnew or should have known, a practical example
AmCham Romania welcomes the announced plan to centralize the coordination of the digitalization process by allocating this role to the Government CIO, an institution that AmCham members consider to be of strategic importance in formulating public policies for the digital… Read moreRomania needs a centralized coordination of the digitalization agenda
ABSTRACT This article will look at the relationship between the European Union and Africa which gained momentum in the 21stcentury. This paper will focus on Zimbabwe’s experience and will analyse how the country has been affected by sanctions that was… Read moreThe relation between the European Union with Africa and an analysis of the sanctions imposed by the EU on Zimbabwe in the millennium
In today’s judgment the Court, upholds the action for failure to fulfil obligations brought by the Commission against the Republic of Poland and held that that Member State had failed to fulfil its obligations under EU law, first, by establishing… Read moreC-192/18 Commission v Poland. Polish rules relating to the retirement age of judges and public prosecutors, adopted in July 2017, are contrary to EU law
You all know the Bible story: two women both claiming to be the mother of the same child. King Solomon had to choose. Two mothers, only one gets the kid. King Solomon proposed to chop the kid in half. It all ends… Read moreSole custody in Romania
On 3 September 2012, the Luxembourg tax authorities issued a tax ruling in favour of Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe (‘FFT’), an undertaking in the Fiat group that provided treasury and financing services to the group companies established in Europe. The… Read moreGCEU. T-755/15 and T-759/15. The General Court confirms the Commission’s decision on the aid measure granted by Luxembourg to Fiat Chrysler Finance Europe
In 2008, the Netherlands tax authorities concluded an advance pricing arrangement (APA) with Starbucks Manufacturing EMEA BV (SMBV), part of the Starbucks group, which, inter alia, roasts coffees. The objective of that arrangement was to determine SMBV’s remuneration for its… Read moreGCEU. T-760/15 and T-636/16. The General Court annuls the Commission’s decision on the aid measure implemented by the Netherlands in favour of Starbucks
AmCham Romania launches a public invitation for dialogue and collaboration aimed at increasing Romanian’s financial inclusion, a determinant for increasing the quality of life for citizens, for the prosperity of individuals and society as a whole, and an area where… Read moreFinancial inclusion through education and access to financial services – a condition for a prosperous society
The gas pipeline Ostseepipeline-Anbindungsleitung ﴾OPAL) is the terrestrial section to the west of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline. Its entry point is located in Germany and its exit point is in the Czech Republic. In 2009, the Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA,… Read moreGCEU. T-883/16 Press and Information Poland v Commission. The General Court annuls the Commission decision approving the modification of the exemption regime for the operation of the OPAL gas pipeline
Alina Matei: Thank you, Mr. Marc Sel for your time and for accepting to give this interview. In 1984, you were pursuing a master’s degree in Information Technology in Brussels. How did you know that this is the future? Marc… Read more<font color='#bb0000'><strong>Marc Sel</strong></font>: Technology and law constantly meet and cross-fertilise one another
