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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has branded French plans to impose a €40 fee on foreigners working in the country on a temporary basis, “protectionist”.
Due to come into force on 1 January 2018, the fee will be levied on workers providing services in France by companies headquartered outside the country.
Head of European policy at the FTA Pauline Bastidon said the new charge amounted to a restrictive tax on international transport carried out by foreign operators.
“The fee of €40 per driver is ...
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Adriaan Groenendijk
May 17, 2017 at 2:40 pmAnd some people still wonder why there is a growing scepticism towards the European Union if and when a seperate members can do what they please on international matters.