Today, 16 September, the European Parliament voted on a report that assesses the implementation of EU rules regarding the exchange of tax information between Member States. It is the first implementation report the European Parliament has ever put forward in the area of economic and monetary policy. The European “Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the […]
Tax avoidance by big banks continues unabated: Europe’s biggest banks book 20 billion in profits annually in tax havens
As of today, 6 September, a new report is available on how European banks book part of their profits in tax havens to avoid paying taxes: according to the report by the EU Tax Observatory, 20 billion euros, or 14 percent of the banks’ total profits, are booked in tax havens per year. These figures […]
EU Budget 2022: Finance Committee calls for parts of budget for European Commission, Eurostat and IASB to be put in reserve
Today, 1 September, the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee gave its opinion on the Commission’s draft EU budget for 2022. A vote was held on both a decision text and budgetary amendments. Crucially, the committee has the possibility to exert pressure by allocating or withdrawing funds in order to correct deficiencies or to strengthen or […]
Afghanistan: Europe must offer protection to locally employed civilians of EU missions
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has also put the local personnel of EU missions in the country at imminent risk. At least 600 local staff and their close family members of the EU Police Mission (EUPOL), the EU Delegation and the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) are at risk. While EUPOL has […]
Europe Calling “Locally Employed Civilians in Afghanistan – How can we save those in need of protection now?” – Thu, 19 Aug, 7pm
Recording here: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear interested, The situation in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. With the capture of the capital Kabul, the Taliban have brought large parts of the country under their control. Especially those people who are committed to the […]
Forever Chemicals/PFAS: EU Commission confirms ban until 2022
Dear friends, dear interested, This is really good news for our health. In response to a written question (see below) from my colleague Jutta Paulus and me, the EU Commission has now set a deadline: The so-called forever chemicals from the PFAS group (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) will be banned. In fire-fighting foams already in […]