| Author (Corporate) | European Court of Justice: Press and Information Division |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | No. 1/11 (20.1.11) |
| Publication Date | 20/01/2011 |
| Content Type | News |
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Greek tax legislation which grants exemption from the tax payable on the purchase of a first residential property only to persons residing in Greece is contrary to European Union principles. It acts as a deterrent with regard to persons who are not resident in Greece and thus restricts their right to freedom of movement within the European Union. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2011-01/cp110001en.pdf |
| Subject Categories | Internal Markets, Law |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Greece |