European Commission Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraudSPEECH – Statement at the Midday Press Briefing Brussels, 23 April 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here to present the Commission’s latest initiative in the on-going fight against tax evasion.
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Fighting tax evasion: Commission sets up a Platform for Tax Good Governance
European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 April 2013 As part of its concerted drive against tax evasion and avoidance, the Commission today set up the new Platform for Tax Good Governance. The Platform will monitor Member States’ progress in tackling aggressive tax planning and clamping down on tax havens, in…
Commission welcomes EP positive vote on discharge for the 2011 EU budget
European Press release Strasbourg, 17 April 2013 Commission The Commission welcomes today’s decision by the European Parliament to grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the 2011 EU budget. Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner responsible for Taxation, Customs, Statistics, Audit and Anti-Fraud, said: „The decision by the European…
Commission welcomes EP positive vote on discharge for the 2011 EU budget
The Commission welcomes the European Parliament’s decision to grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the 2011 EU budget.Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner responsible for Taxation, Customs, Statistics, Audit and Anti-Fraud, said: „The decision by the European Parliament to grant discharge to the Commission is recognition of our consistent effort over the years to improve the management and control of EU funds. I agree with the Council and Parliament when they call for further simplification of the rules and processes in order to reduce the risk of errors. I agree with them when they call on Member States to take up their full responsibilities, given that they are first in line in managing and controlling about 80% of the whole budget.
Commissioner Šemeta on tax evasion: Ecofin speaking points
The surge in Member States’ appetite for progress and action in the fight against evasion is extremely welcome. They echo what the Commission has long been calling for. And as a result, the tools are already on the table, waiting to be seized.
Commissioner Šemeta on tax evasion: Ecofin speaking points
European Commission MEMO Dublin, 13 April 2013 It’s a bit of a surprise – but a very nice one – to be here in Dublin today, and to be able to share with you the outcome of a highly engaging discussion we had on tax evasion.