Communications between members countries governments about VAT reduction for masks
Dear Taxation and Customs Union,
Solicito una copia de todas y cada una de las comunicaciones que el Gobierno de cada estado haya mandado preguntando si se podía reducir el IVA de las mascarillas o alguna cuestión similar para la venta al público interna en cada país, no para importaciones o compra de mascarillas entre países. Solicito también la respuesta de la Comisión a esas comunicaciones de los Gobiernos. Solicito, además, que se me detalle qué países mandaron consulta sobre eso y en qué fecha lo hizo cada uno.
Yours faithfully,
Jose Molina
Calle Cervantes 34, 3º, Albacete, 02001, Spain
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