EU executive wants higher tobacco taxes

European Commission proposal would narrow price differentials across Europe and tighten loopholes.

Monday, 7 July 2008

Restaurants could enjoy lower VAT

European Commission calls for lower VAT rates on labour-intensive services.

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Taxation

Thursday, 26 June 2008

EU taxes stand at nearly 40%

Green taxes are falling in EU while the overall tax burden is once again increasing.

Thursday, 26 June 2008

Disharmony over VAT alignment plan

Commissioner wants to keep reduced rates; Germany and Denmark lead opposition to plan.

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Taxation

EU battles over fuel prices

EU states differ on response to high fuel prices, while Commission defends prerogatives in clash with the incoming French presidency.

Friday, 20 June 2008

Thursday, 19 June 2008

Corporate tax proposals still on Commission agenda

European Commission continues to work on corporate-tax calculation system, despite doubts raised by Ireland's rejection of the Treaty of Lisbon.

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Tax-evasion report demanded

EU finance ministers start process of closing tax loopholes.

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Taxation

Eurozone ministers attack executives' pay

Finance ministers flag intent to curb ‘golden handshakes' while also calling for restraint in wage deals for employees.

Wednesday, 14 May 2008

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

VAT bid flickers on energy-saving bulbs

The UK's last-minute bid to win value-added tax (VAT) concessions for eco-friendly goods achieved no more than a vague promise that the idea would be explored by the European Commission.

Wednesday, 19 March 2008

Kovács mulls reduced VAT on eco-products and nappies

Taxation commissioner considers changing VAT cuts despite ongoing legal action.

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