STAT/12/24 14 February 2012 In December 2011 compared with November 2011, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 fell by 1.1% in the euro area2 (EA17) and by 0.6% in the EU272. In November3 production remained stable in both zones….
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EU – China Summit EU27 exports to China up by 21% and imports by 5% in the first ten months of 2011
STAT/12/23 13 February 2012 EU27 trade in goods with China1 has grown significantly over the last decade. EU27 exports to China rose continuously from 26 billion euro in 2000 to 113 bn in 2010. Despite the general decline in EU27 exports in 2009, EU27 …
Commission welcomes US move to ensure enhanced international tax cooperation in a more business-friendly way
The Commission welcomes the USA’s acceptance of an government-to-government approach to tackling tax evaders and implementing the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).This more business-friendly arrangement for EU financial institutions is the…
Commission welcomes US move to ensure enhanced international tax cooperation in a more business-friendly way
MEMO/12/88 Brussels, 8th February 2012 The Commission welcomes the USA’s acceptance of an government-to-government approach to tackling tax evaders and implementing the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)….
MEMO on Organic Wine rules – Frequently Asked Questions
MEMO/12/81 Brussels, 8 February 2012 What does „organic” mean? „Organic” farming relates to agricultural production systems that seek to provide the consumer with fresh, tasty and authentic food while respecting natural life-cycle systems….
Tax Coordination: TPG discusses FATCA, VAT and national tax reforms
Improving and accelerating tax coordination in key areas that can contribute to economic stability and growth is the focus of today’s meeting of the Tax Policy Group (TPG) in Brussels.Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner for Taxation, Customs, Anti-Fraud and…