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MEMO/13/98 Date: 14/02/2013

Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 February 2013 (see also IP/13/115) Why has the Commission proposed a Financial Transaction Tax for implementation through enhanced cooperation? The Commission initially proposed a Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by all 27 Member States, in September 2011 (IP/11/1085).

IP/13/139 Date: 21/02/2013

Taxation: Commission takes the UK to Court over reduced VAT ratefr de

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 Today, The European Commission has decided to refer the United Kingdom to the EU Court of Justice for its reduced VAT rate on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials. This measure goes beyond what is allowed under the VAT Directive.

IP/13/137 Date: 21/02/2013

Taxation: Commission refers France and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice over reduced VAT rates on ebooksfr de

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 The European Commission has decided to refer France and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice of the European Union for applying reduced rates of VAT to ebooks. EU law is very clear on which goods and services are eligible for a reduced...

MEMO/13/122 Date: 21/02/2013

February infringements package: main decisions

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European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 February 2013 February February DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY INDUSTRY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION AT 1 BE 1 1 3 CY 1 1 DE 1 DK 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 FI 1 FR 1...

MEMO/13/159 Date: 01/03/2013

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 5 March

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 1 March 2013 The EU's Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place on Tuesday, 5 March at 10.30. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Michel Barnier, Commissioner for Internal...

	MEMO/13/98 Date: 14/02/2013 Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers fr de es nl it pt el et lt sk sl European Commission MEMO Brussels, 14 February 2013 (see also IP/13/115) Why has the Commission proposed a Financial Transaction Tax for implementation through enhanced cooperation? The Commission initially proposed a Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by all 27 Member States, in September 2011 (IP/11/1085).
	SPEECH/13/124 Date: 14/02/2013 SPEECH - Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation European Commission Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraudSPEECH - Press statement / Brussels 14 February 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be able to present today's proposal to you.
	IP/13/139 Date: 21/02/2013 Taxation: Commission takes the UK to Court over reduced VAT ratefr de European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 Today, The European Commission has decided to refer the United Kingdom to the EU Court of Justice for its reduced VAT rate on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials. This measure goes beyond what is allowed under the VAT Directive.
	IP/13/138 Date: 21/02/2013 Taxation: Commission refers Hungary to Court over tax exemption of pálinkafr de hu European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 Today, the European Commission has decided to refer Hungary to the European Court of Justice for granting an exemption from excise duty to the production of fruit distillates (pálinka).
	IP/13/137 Date: 21/02/2013 Taxation: Commission refers France and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice over reduced VAT rates on ebooksfr de European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 The European Commission has decided to refer France and Luxembourg to the Court of Justice of the European Union for applying reduced rates of VAT to ebooks. EU law is very clear on which goods and services are eligible for a reduced...
	IP/13/136 Date: 21/02/2013 Taxation: Commission refers Belgium to Court over discriminatory tax reduction for Walloon tax residentsfr de nl European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 February 2013 Today, the European Commission has decided to refer Belgium to the EU Court of Justice over its discriminatory tax rules in the Walloon Region. Under the Walloon Decree of 3 April 2009 personal income tax can be reduced when buying shares or...
	MEMO/13/122 Date: 21/02/2013 February infringements package: main decisions fr de da es nl it sv pt fi el hu lt pl sl ro European Commission MEMO Brussels, 21 February 2013 February February DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY INDUSTRY & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION AT 1 BE 1 1 3 CY 1 1 DE 1 DK 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 FI 1 FR 1...
	IP/13/154 Date: 25/02/2013 Fighting evasion: Commission launches consultations on EU Taxpayer's Code and EU Tax Identification Numberfr de lt European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 February 2013 Today the European Commission launched two public consultations on specific measures which could improve tax collection and ensure better tax compliance across the EU.
	MEMO/13/159 Date: 01/03/2013 Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 5 March European Commission MEMO Brussels, 1 March 2013 The EU's Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place on Tuesday, 5 March at 10.30. The European Commission will be represented by Olli Rehn, Vice President and Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro, Michel Barnier, Commissioner for Internal...
	IP/13/184 Date: 04/03/2013 Customs: Towards safer trade between Canada and the EUfr de lt European Commission Press release Brussels, 4 March 2013 Today the EU and Canada agree to cooperate more closely to ensure the security of their supply chains. An agreement will be signed at 1 p.m. today by His Excellency Mr.