German First Room against controversial tolplannen

Posted on 06-02-2015 at 16:19 by MauritsH – 25 Comments”

Ärger im Paradies! The federal council seems to be planning to are to the possible discriminatory tolplannen of Alexander Dobrindt to thwart.

The Bundesrat, the German equivalent of our First Room, see in particular regarding the EU-legislation on discrimination a number of substantial obstacles on the road. In addition, it is feared that the lifting of toll a disaster is going to be for the entrepreneurs in the border region.

We Dutch for example, would think twice, before we get to the German border and pass through to gasoline and speciaalbiertjes in store. In addition, it is feared that the introduction of toll is not the desired profit for the German state treasury yield.

Strangely enough, it is not yet clear what exactly the consequences would be if the federal council, the plan finally disapproves. It depends on the type of legislation or the agreement of the Council required.

In any case, it seems to us most likely that, if the plans are implemented, Germany directly is heading for a clash with the European Commission. And then may our oosterbuurtjes be of crucial economic importance for Europe, rules are rules.

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