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Taxation of the Digital Economy: go for the International path first, says ACCA

Reacting to the publication of the European Commission Communication on “A Fair and Efficient Tax System in the European Union for the Digital Single Market”, ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) recommends that any new measure should be embedded in the general international corporate tax framework to ensure consistency and coherence of tax rules worldwide.

Pittella and Valenciano: President of Catalonia should immediately call off illegal referendum

Brussels, 21 September 2017

Commenting on the ongoing situation in Catalonia, S&D Group President Gianni Pittella and Vice President Elena Valenciano said:
 
“Spanish and Catalan socialists are calling the President of Catalonia to immediately call off the illegal referendum, in order to open a space for political dialogue as soon as possible.

S&Ds host Africa Week in Brussels and call for focus on youth and the future of Africa

Brussels, 21 September 2017

Digital giants must start paying their share of tax – a common EU tax system must become a reality as soon as possible

Brussels, 21 September 2017

S&D Euro MPs today called on EU governments to find a sustainable solution to build a fair and efficient corporate tax system in Europe. The call came after the European Commission published a communication, which will be discussed by EU finance ministers next week.

Online sellers should be legally required to take on the duties of “producer” under the WEEE directive

20 September 2017
 
On 13 September over 80 delegates from across 12 different countries met to discuss ways to tackle the growing number of online market places that fail to be WEEE compliant with the EEE regulations. This is referred to as freeriding.
 
The introductory speaker Peter Börkey of the OECD presented initial findings suggesting that online freeriding could account for 5-10% of all sales.

EucoLight - European Association of Lighting WEEE Compliance Schemes

EucoLight is the voice of European WEEE compliance schemes specialised in managing the collection and recycling of WEEE lighting; working to make the circular economy a reality for lighting products.

VDMA: Die EU muss aus CETA lernen

  • Vertrag mit Kanada bringt Handelserleichterungen
  • Gemischte Abkommen sind der falsche Weg in der EU Handelspolitik

European Forum of Deposit Insurers EFDI

Three scenarios for health in Europe in 2037

  • EHFG offers three scenarios for health in 2037: “The Future is Local,” “Your Health, Your Responsibility,” “Technology Delivers”.
  • Scenarios offer checklist of options for policy makers
  • EHFG 2017 (4-6 October) final programme available online

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