EC approves EUR 3 billion German aid scheme for clean technology manufacturing
The European Commission (EC) approved a EUR 3 billion German State aid scheme on 5 February 2026 to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial
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EU launches infringement procedures against member states over DAC8, DAC9 transposition
The European Commission issued formal notices to 12 Member States for not fully implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8) on crypto-asset information exchange, and to 10 Member States for incomplete transposition of Directive (EU) 2025/872 (DAC9)
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EU and Mercosur sign strategic partnership, interim trade agreement
The EU and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement. The deal is set to boost EU exports by nearly 39%, strengthen economic and geopolitical ties, advance sustainability commitments, and protect sensitive sectors
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EU introduces import duties on fused alumina from China
The European Commission has announced the introduction of anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imported from China, citing concerns over unfair pricing and the EU’s growing reliance on a strategically important material. The new duties range
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European Commission confirms application of side-by-side arrangement under the Pillar 2 Directive
The European Commission, in a notice on 12 January 2026, acknowledged the Side-by-Side arrangement on Safe Harbours and confirmed its application within the framework of Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 (Pillar 2 Directive). Under Article 32 of
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European Commission publishes report on tax gaps
The European Commission published its Mind the Gap Report on 11 December 2025, which offers a detailed evaluation of tax gaps across the EU and its 27 Member States. Tax gaps can emerge due to taxpayer non-compliance, such as tax evasion and
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European Commission urges Luxembourg to end preferential taxation on public investment dividends
The European Commission issued a formal notice to Luxembourg on 11 December 2025, urging the country to end discriminatory tax treatment on dividends from public investments in its December 2025 infringements package. Taxation Letter of formal
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EU Commission unveils business wallets to streamline operations and boost competitiveness
The EU Commission has proposed a regulation on 19 November 2025 to establish European Business Wallets to simplify business operations across the EU. Designed for Businesses and developed by Businesses, the EU Business Wallers will modernise and
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EU Commission consults e-invoicing regulations in public procurement
The EU Commission has launched a consultation on 19 November 2025 on its plans to revise EU rules on electronic invoicing in public procurement to address shortcomings in the current framework, promote harmonised e-invoicing across the EU, and
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European Commission publishes follow-up assessment of direction on administrative cooperation (DAC)
The European Commission has launched its second evaluation of Council Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in taxation (the Directive on Administrative Cooperation, or DAC) on 19 November 2025. The DAC is a key legislative
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EU Commission sets import limits on ferro-alloys to protect market
The EU Commission announced on 18 November 2025 that it has imposed three-year import quotas on steel alloys containing manganese and silicon to protect domestic producers from a surge of low-cost imports. This decision brings to a close an
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EU Parliament endorses protocols to expand AEOI-CRS agreements with Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
The European Parliament approved Legislative Resolution Nos. P10_TA(2025)0269 (Andorra), P10_TA(2025)0270 (Monaco), P10_TA(2025)0271 (San Marino), P10_TA(2025)0272 (Liechtenstein) and P10_TA(2025)0273 (Switzerland), authorising the conclusion of
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EU Parliament endorses BEFIT corporate tax framework
The European Parliament has approved Legislative Resolution No. P10_TA(2025)0268 on the Business in Europe Framework for Income Taxation (BEFIT) on 13 November 2025. The resolution introduces a unified framework for corporate taxation across the
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EU Commission pushes for enhanced collaboration against tax fraud
The European Commission unveiled a proposal to enhance cooperation in combating VAT fraud, focusing on improved information exchange and access to VAT data on 13 November 2025. The European Commission proposed an amendment to strengthen
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EU: ECOFIN ends duty-free entry for imports below EUR 150
The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) agreed to end the exemption for goods under EUR 150 from customs duties on 13 November 2025. ECOFIN noted that such small parcels, especially from China, have led to unfair competition
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EU Commission allocates EUR 2.9 billion from innovation fund to advance net-zero technologies
The European Commission announced on 3 November 2025 a total of EUR 2.9 billion in funding to 61 cutting-edge net-zero technology projects. The funding comes from the Innovation Fund, using revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU
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EU: CJEU rejects Dutch firm’s appeal contesting the global minimum tax directive
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rejected an appeal filed by Dutch multinational enterprise group Fugro NV on 30 October 2025, upholding the EU General Court’s earlier decision to dismiss the company's challenge to the EU Global
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European Commission unveils 2026 work programme, signalling withdrawal of key tax proposals
EU unveiled 2026 plan on 21 October 2025 to boost sovereignty, security, and competitiveness. The European Commission has presented its 2026 work programme, outlining a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening Europe’s sovereignty,
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