21.Income taxes and deferred taxes

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For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the current tax expense mainly relates to (i) an increase of income tax payable by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries for an amount of €0.6 million (2025: €286,000), and (ii) an additional accrual of the liability for uncertain tax positions for an amount of €254,000 (2025: €121,000).

The uncertain tax position was recorded following certain public rulings and guidance issued by tax authorities in one of the jurisdictions that the Company operates in. The current tax liability of €4.0 million mainly relates to a liability for uncertain tax positions for an amount of €3.7 million.