Speech - Press conference remarks at Council of Finance Ministers2013-05-14
Description:European Commission Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraudSpeech - Ecofin Press conference /Brussels, 14 May 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, Today was a big opportunity. It was a chance to take decisive action which would propel us forward in the fight against tax evasion.

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 14 May2013-05-11
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 May 2013 The EU's Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Michel Barnier, Commissioner...

Speech - Tax evasion and avoidance: time for ambitious actions2013-05-07
Description:European Commission Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraudSpeech - European Parliament Economic Committee on Taxation/ Brussels 7 May 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be here with you today.

Taxation: Commission refers Spain to Court over discriminatory real estate taxation2013-04-25
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 April 2013 The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the EU's Court of Justice for discriminatory real estate tax rules that prevent non-residents from enjoying the same tax benefits as residents.

April infringements package: main decisions2013-04-25
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 April 2013 April April CLIMATE ACTION DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION BE 1 CY 1 1 DE 1 1 DK 1 EE 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 1 HU 1 IE 1 IT...

Statement by the Commission on the annual report of the OLAF Supervisory Committee2013-04-24
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 24 April 2013 : "The Commission has received a copy of the Annual Report of the OLAF Supervisory Committee. After taking time to study it, the Commission will wish to discuss it with the Supervisory Committee, the Director General of OLAF, the Council and the European...

Fighting tax evasion: Commission sets up a Platform for Tax Good Governance2013-04-23
Description: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...

SPEECH - TAX GOOD GOVERNANCE PLATFORM2013-04-23
Description: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.

Commission welcomes EP positive vote on discharge for the 2011 EU budget2013-04-17
Description: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...

Commissioner Šemeta on tax evasion: Ecofin speaking points2013-04-13
Description: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.