The European Commission brought up ultimatum A practice against Spain, against Community legislation on technical and business requirements, as it makes it difficult for citizens to pay taxes via direct debits from accounts in entities located outside the country. transfers in euros.
The European Commission, the design of the project Spanish regulations It prevents citizens and companies from abroad from paying taxes and is against European regulations.
Given that Spanish tax legislation dictates that banks should be classified as follows “Partners” According to the European Commission, it is very difficult in practice for a foreign supplier to obtain this permit.
An ultimatum by reasoned opinion is the second stage of European infringement procedures. Spain has two months to respond BrusselsIf the Spanish authorities do not rectify the situation, they may eventually take the matter to European Justice.
Another ultimatum for energy efficiency
In addition, the European Commission issued another ultimatum. Spain, Croatia and Luxembourg As it does not guarantee that a regulation amending the Directive on the energy performance of buildings is fully adapted to its national legislation.
Brussels sent a reasoned opinion to the three countries (the second step in the community breach procedure) and gave them two months to answer a series of questions and warned that it could report them to the government if they did not give a satisfactory answer. EU Court of Justice.
The revised standards should be adapted to the relevant legislation. national legislation Before March 10, 2020.
Three Member States in May 2020, an invitation letter He recalled the Community Executive because the Directive was not transposed.
After examining the national measures adopted, the Commission considers that none of them has completed the transposition. three countries.
The directive introduced new elements to strengthen the Directive on the energy performance of buildings. Minimum Requirements new rules for electromobility and charging points as well as for new buildings and the supervision of heating and air conditioning systems.
According to Brussels, this arrangement is a strong political signal The EU’s commitment to modernize the building sector aims to increase the renovation rate of buildings, taking into account technological developments and improving the energy performance of the EU building stock.