European Union Updates — May 4 – May 10, 2026

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C-544/24 (Nekilnojamojo turto valdymas) - CJEU Rejects Proportionality Challenge to Lithuanian Fixed VAT Default Interest Rates

The Court of Justice ruled that fixed default interest on overdue VAT does not breach EU law if not excessive, distinguishing compensatory interest from punitive administrative penalties.

EU Legislation·May 9

EU Council Reaches Deal to Strengthen VAT Fraud Enforcement Powers

The EU Council has agreed new rules to enhance cooperation between member states, EPPO, and OLAF in combating cross-border VAT carousel fraud that costs the EU €12.5-32.8 billion annually.

Administrative News·May 9

CJEU Rules VAT Bad Debt Relief Limited to Original Creditor in Mokoryte Case (T-233/25 )

The Court of Justice ruled that VAT bad debt relief under Article 90 of the VAT Directive is only available to the original creditor who carried out the taxable transaction, not to assignees of receivables.

Policy Development·May 6

EU Member States Approve VAT Data-Sharing Framework to Combat Cross-Border Fraud

EU member states endorsed legislation requiring direct sharing of VAT information with the European Public Prosecutor's Office and OLAF to strengthen cross-border anti-fraud investigations.

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Policy Brief·May 10

Poland Moves to VIDA

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has published draft legislation (Project UC147) to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act as part of the country’s implementation of the European Union’s “VAT in the Digital Age” (ViDA) package.

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Administrative News·May 9

C-544/24 (Nekilnojamojo turto valdymas) - CJEU Rejects Proportionality Challenge to Lithuanian Fixed VAT Default Interest Rates

The Court of Justice ruled that fixed default interest on overdue VAT does not breach EU law if not excessive, distinguishing compensatory interest from punitive administrative penalties.

EU Legislation·May 9

EU Council Reaches Deal to Strengthen VAT Fraud Enforcement Powers

The EU Council has agreed new rules to enhance cooperation between member states, EPPO, and OLAF in combating cross-border VAT carousel fraud that costs the EU €12.5-32.8 billion annually.

Administrative News·May 9

CJEU Rules VAT Bad Debt Relief Limited to Original Creditor in Mokoryte Case (T-233/25 )

Policy Development·May 6

EU Member States Approve VAT Data-Sharing Framework to Combat Cross-Border Fraud

EU member states endorsed legislation requiring direct sharing of VAT information with the European Public Prosecutor's Office and OLAF to strengthen cross-border anti-fraud investigations.

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Policy Brief·May 10

Poland Moves to VIDA

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