The European Commission is taking Sweden to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over alleged unfair tax discrimination against wine in comparison to beer. Brussels said that the Swedish tax system unfairly protects locally consumed beer, which is mainly produced domestically, whereas wine is imported.
SWEDEN: EU to sue Sweden over tax system
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