CER - Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
CER - Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies
05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 07:58
Harmonising European passenger transport taxation
Positions 20 May 2026
Harmonising European passenger transport taxation
To achieve European climate targets, the fiscal framework governing cross-border mobility needs to be realigned.
The current VAT rules heavily penalise international rail while systematically subsidising aviation.
This paper outlines initial views to eliminate market distortions, ensure fiscal neutrality and create a fair, level playing field between high-speed rail and more carbon-intensive modes of transport.
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