Romania: Negrescu: A European tax on online gambling could bring billions (…)

February 17, 2026

Negrescu: A European tax on online gambling could bring billions for education
Feb 17, 2026

Negrescu: A European tax on online gambling could bring billions for education.

PSD MEP Victor Negrescu resumed in the European Parliament plenary session the proposal for a European tax applied to the online gambling and betting industry, with funds directed towards education and addiction prevention policies.

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