A year after the international community reached a landmark agreement on a two-pillar solution to reform the international tax rules to address the tax challenges arising from globalisation and digitalisation, strong progress continues towards its impl…
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Tax challenges of digitalisation: OECD invites public input on the Progress Report on the Administration and Tax Certainty Aspects of Amount A of Pillar One
As part of the ongoing work of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS to implement the Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy, the OECD is seeking public comments on the Progress Report on the…
14th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS
Certain sessions of the 14th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS will be available for the public to watch online on the afternoon of Thursday 6 October, allowing a glimpse into the various international tax-related work streams…
Countries making substantial progress towards implementation of the two-pillar international tax reform
A year after the international community reached a landmark agreement on a two-pillar solution to reform the international tax rules to address the tax challenges arising from globalisation and digitalisation, strong progress continues towards its impl…
Tax challenges of digitalisation: OECD invites public input on the Progress Report on the Administration and Tax Certainty Aspects of Amount A of Pillar One
As part of the ongoing work of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS to implement the Two-Pillar Solution to Address the Tax Challenges Arising from the Digitalisation of the Economy, the OECD is seeking public comments on the Progress Report on the…
14th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS
Certain sessions of the 14th plenary meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS were available for the public to watch online on the afternoon of Thursday 6 October, allowing a glimpse into the various international tax-related work streams un…
Share of emissions covered by carbon prices is rising, OECD data shows
As part of their efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, countries have increased their use of carbon pricing through taxes or emissions trading systems, with coverage increasing across countries and sectors in 2021, according to a new OECD report.
Mongolia signs landmark agreement to strengthen its tax treaties and South Africa deposits an instrument for the ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention
Today, Mongolia signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the BEPS Convention), at a signing ceremony held in Paris at the 14th meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS.
Mongolia signs landmark agreement to strengthen its tax treaties and South Africa deposits an instrument for the ratification of the Multilateral BEPS Convention
Today, Mongolia signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the BEPS Convention), at a signing ceremony held in Paris at the 14th meeting of the Inclusive Framework on BEPS.
ECOFIN: Member States update EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
On 4 October 2022, EU Member States added three jurisdictions – Anguilla, Bahamas and Turks and Caicos – to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
State aid: Commission approves aid to support the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, several support measures in the context of the resolution of the Polish Getin Noble Bank S.A.
State aid: Commission approves €450 million German measure to replace electricity generation amid Russian natural gas shortages
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a temporary German measure to enable five lignite-fired power plants to be on stand-by and ready to be activated to the extent neede…
Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the IBEC conference.
European Commission Speech Dublin, 30 Sep 2022 „Harvesting the fruits of the digital age”
Introduction
Dia dhuit,
It’s a great pleasure to be here in Dublin – an old Viking city. Tomorrow is the first day of…
Heads of tax administrations emphasise the importance of swiftly implementing the landmark global tax agreement and enhancing collaborative work on digital transformation
Marking the 20th anniversary since its creation, the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration held its annual Plenary meeting in Sydney, Australia, on 28-30 September 2022. Tax commissioners from across the globe, including representatives from international…
Heads of tax administrations emphasise the importance of swiftly implementing the landmark global tax agreement and enhancing collaborative work on digital transformation
Marking the 20th anniversary since its creation, the OECD’s Forum on Tax Administration held its annual Plenary meeting in Sydney, Australia, on 28-30 September 2022. Tax commissioners from across the globe, including representatives from international…
State aid: Commission approves €390 million Romanian scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support high-efficient cogeneration of electricity and heat
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €390 million Romania scheme, made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’).
State aid: Commission approves €2 billion Italian guarantee scheme for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in context of Russia's war against Ukraine
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2 billion Italian scheme for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in the context of Russia’s war agai…
Antitrust: Commission upgrades eLeniency tool to grant companies online access to leniency and settlement documents
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2022 The European Commission has upgraded its online platform “eLeniency” to ensure that companies who are parties to cartel and antitrust proceedings can easily and securely access documents online.
Speech by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira at the launch event of the Croatian 2021-2027 Partnership Agreement
European Commission Speech Zagreb, 29 Sep 2022 Dear Prime Minister Plenković
dear Ministers,
What an honour to be here in Croatia, seating with you in this special cabinet meeting.
We celebrate today the ado…
Internal Market for services: Commission refers Belgium to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not transposing EU rules on the proportionality of new regulation of professions
European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2022 Today, the Commission decided to refer Belgium to the Court of Justice of the European Union, with a proposal to impose financial sanctions, over the failure to…
Antitrust: Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements by solo self-employed people
European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2022 The European Commission has adopted today its Guidelines on the application of EU competition law to collective agreements (‘Guidelines’) regarding the working conditions of solo self-employed peo…
Questions and answers: Commission adopts Guidelines on collective agreements of self-employed people
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 29 Sep 2022
What is the scope of the Guidelines on collective agreements of self-employed people (‘Guidelines’) and who is covered by them?
These Guidelines clarify when …
Speech by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira at the launch event of the Slovenian Partnership Agreement
European Commission Speech Ljubljana, 29 Sep 2022 Dear Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Tanja Fajon,
Dear Minister for Development and European Cohesion Policy,
Mr. Aleksander Jevšek,
Dear …
Speech by Commissioner Gentiloni at the Atlantic Council Frankfurt Forum
European Commission Speech Brussels, 28 Sep 2022 Thank you and good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to join you today for this inaugural Forum on US-European GeoEconomics. I’m sorry I cannot be with you in person.
…
Video message by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira for the opening session of the high-level Conference “20 years of ESPON – Innovative evidence support for territorial policy-making – Perspectives for 2030”
European Commission Speech Online, 28 Sep 2022 Minister Turmes,
Dear colleagues,
Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of ESPON.
20 years of breaking new ground in territorial analysis.
20 years of deep wo…
New liability rules on products and AI to protect consumers and foster innovation
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Sep 2022 Today, the Commission adopted two proposals to adapt liability rules to the digital age, circular economy and the impact of global value chains.
Video message by Commissioner Elisa Ferreira for the Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR)
European Commission Speech Online, 28 Sep 2022 Dear colleagues,
What a pleasure to address this 13th annual Baltic Sea Forum.
I am sorry that circumstances have prevented me from being with you in South Kare…
State aid: Commission approves €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in context of Russia's war against Ukraine
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Sep 2022 The European Commission has approved a €700 million Italian scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Commission launches call for displaced researchers from Ukraine
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Sep 2022 Today, the MSCA4Ukraine scheme, funded by the Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, has published its call for applications to support displaced researchers from Ukraine.
Questions and answers on the revision of the Product Liability Directive
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 28 Sep 2022 1. Why do product liability rules need to be updated?
For nearly 40 years, the Product Liability Directive (PLD) has provided a legal safety net for citizens to…
Minimum income: more effective support needed to fight poverty and promote employment
The Commission calls on Member States to modernise their minimum income schemes as part of the ongoing pledge to reduce poverty and social exclusion in Europe. Minimum income is cash payments that help households who need it to bridge the gap to a cert…
EVP Vestager remarks at Webinar with the European Central Bank.
European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to this seminar. It is a real pleasure to discuss with ECB colleagues. We should be having more events like this on…
Speech by Commissioner McGuinness at the roundtable on remittances for Ukraine
European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 Thank you very much.
Before I do my formal welcome, just to say thank you Eric and your colleagues in the services.
This was a project we undertook from the hea…
Opening speech by Commissioner McGuinness at Banque de France conference, “Opportunities and challenges of the tokenisation of finance: which role for Central Banks?”
European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 Merci beaucoup, bonjour à tous. J’aurais aimé être à Paris avec vous aujourd’hui, mais je suis à Bruxelles.
So firstly good afternoon everyone.
Thank you, Franç…
State aid: Commission approves additional German measures to support electricity production from renewable energy sources
European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, three additional measures to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Germany.
Keynote speech by EVP Vestager at the BEUC conference on consumer protection in the digital age, Brussels 27 September 2022.
European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 „Intelligent policies for crisis and transition”
Introduction
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
It’s my pleasure to be here today. I’d like to thank BEUC for …
Standing with Ukraine: Commission welcomes Joint Statement to provide affordable, accessible and transparent remittance services to Ukraine
European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 Sep 2022 The European Commission has welcomed a Joint Statement by EU and Ukrainian financial institutions to provide access to affordable, accessible and transparent remittance services to Ukraine.
Remarks at ECON structured dialogue on taxation
European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 Sep 2022 Thank you Chair and good afternoon to everyone. Honourable Members, I am pleased to be here today for our Structured Dialogue on taxation.
Since our last meetin…
Single Market: Commission committed to transparency and cooperation with Member States
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Sep 2022 Following the recent proposal on new rules for addressing Single Market future emergencies, the Commission is today showcasing the availibility of essential existing tools to ensure the free move…
OECD and Global Forum delegation visits Burkina Faso to discuss Fiscal Transition Programme in West Africa
A delegation from the OECD and the Global Forum visited Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso from 19-20 September to discuss the Programme d’Appui à la Transition Fiscale en Afrique de l’Ouest (PATF) with stakeholders.