Estonian Minister of Finance (Reform) said he supports higher alcohol excise duties and is not concerned about an increase in border trade or reduction in tax revenue.
“I have become very concerned, especially in recent days, by the view that excise duty is only seen as a form of budget revenue.Of course, it is also intended to curb consumption.Budget revenue is not the only criterion for setting these rates,” Ligi said at a government press conference.
Ligi also commented on recent concerns regarding possible increases in border trade.
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