EU unveils 2028–2034 budget proposal, includes CORE corporate contribution
The framework provides Europe with a long-term investment budget to support its ambitions for independence, prosperity, security, and economic growth over the next decade. The European Commission presented its 2028-2034 budget proposal for an
See MoreEU revises list of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing
The regulation goes into effect on 5 August 2025. The EU published the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1184 on 16 July 2025, updating Regulation 2016/1675 by revising the list of high-risk third countries with anti-money laundering
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EU publishes implementing regulation to facilitate automatic exchange of tax information under DAC9
The EU's implementing regulation under DAC9 aims to enable automatic information exchange between Member States through technical solutions. The European Commission has published the implementing regulation in the Official Journal of the EU
See MoreEU halts retaliatory tariffs on US imports until 6 August ‘25
This follows EU's warning on 14 July 2025 that it may implement countermeasures if ongoing trade negotiations with the US fail to prevent the imposition of 30% tariffs scheduled to begin on 1 August. The European Union has decided to halt the
See MoreEU, Switzerland to amend agreement on automatic financial information exchange
The agreement enables automatic financial account information exchange between EU Member States and Switzerland under the OECD's Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The European Commission has proposed a Council Decision on 10 July 2025 to amend the
See MoreEU: European Commission proposes measures to curb carbon leakage in exports
The proposal, set for finalisation by end-2025, aims to protect at-risk producers from carbon leakage and ensure equal treatment of all goods within EU trade. The European Commission has announced plans to introduce a new measure to address the
See MoreEU adopts regulation to facilitate automatic exchange of tax information under DAC9
With this implementing regulation, the EU aims to provide technical solutions to facilitate the automatic exchange of information between Member States under DAC9. The European Commission (EC) announced on 7 July 2025 that it has adopted a
See MoreEU incorporates international CO2 credits into 2040 climate target
The European Commission proposed amending the EU Climate Law to set a 2040 target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 1990 levels. The European Commission has proposed a legally binding EU climate target for 2040 to cut
See MoreEU states endorse simplified sustainability reporting and due diligence rules
The mandate proposes to simplify corporate sustainability (CSRD) and due diligence directives (CS3D) by reducing reporting burdens and minimising obligations for smaller companies. The Council of the EU approved a negotiating mandate to simplify
See MoreEU Commission approves new state aid rules to support clean industry
The European Commission's new State aid framework enables Member States to boost clean energy, industrial decarbonization, and clean technology by offering tax incentives, such as faster deductions for clean technology investments. The European
See MoreEU urges Hungary to scrap retail tax regime
The move aims to ensure compliance with the principle of freedom of establishment. In its June 2025 infringements package, the European Commission issued a reasoned opinion to Hungary on 18 June 2025, urging the country to abolish its retail tax
See MoreAmCham EU urges resolution on Pillar 2 implementation and coordination with the US tax system
AmCham EU urged EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra to resolve discussions on Pillar 2 and its alignment with the US tax system in a position paper on 23 May 2025. The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) EU released a position paper on 23 May 2025
See MoreEU Council stresses international tax cooperation and anti-evasion efforts in development financing
The EU Council released its conclusions and a press release on 26 May 2025, ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. The Council of the European Union has released its conclusions and a press release on 26 May
See MoreEU Commission unveils strategy to streamline single market
The European Commission released a communication on 21 May 2025 outlining a strategy to strengthen and simplify the EU Single Market. The document emphasises the Single Market as a cornerstone of the EU's growth, competitiveness, and resilience,
See MoreEU: European Parliament endorses revisions to EU carbon border mechanism
The European Parliament has approved changes to the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), simplifying the rules and exempting 90% of importers. The European Parliament approved changes to the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism
See MoreEU: European Council adopts UN convention on transparency for dispute settlement
The decision will increase public access to documents and hearings and include civil society in investor-state disputes under investment treaties. The Council of the European Union adopted a decision on the conclusion of the United Nations
See MoreEU to introduce flat tax on low-value imports from China
According to a Financial Times report on 20 May 2025, the EU is considering imposing a flat fee on small packages entering the bloc, mainly from China. The Financial Times reported that the European Commission shared a draft proposal for a
See MoreEU council approves draft directive holding foreign traders and platforms liable for import VAT
The EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) agreed on a draft directive on 13 May 2025, introducing new VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods and import VAT. The new rules seek to improve the VAT collection on imported goods
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