Slovenian government decided increase of excise duties
After tax on property was stopped by theHigh Court
11 April, 15:56The government has decided to increase the excise duty on alcohol (10%), tobacco (5%) and fuel (2%). The increase in revenue for the state should be about 50 million, of which 30 million euros from the fuel sector, 5.8 million from the alcoholic beverages industry and 14 million from the tobacco industry.
Alongside the increase in excise duty, the government is planning to lay a hand on a further rationalization of the public sector (savings from 40 up to 50 million euros) and is confident about getting new and more revenue from dividends of state owned subsidiary companies (about 42 million euros).
(ANSA).