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6 July 2008
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Interview: De-regulated labour markets 'much more dynamic'  [FR] [DE]

Europe does not need more highly regulated job markets but rather increased investment in human capital if it is to meet the dual challenge of achieving both economic efficiency and social justice, Wolfgang Merkel, the director of the Social Science Research Centre in Berlin, told EurActiv Slovakia in an interview.

ListInterview:   De-regulated labour markets 'much more dynamic'
EU to step up fight against VAT fraud  [FR] [DE]

The European Commission has suggested speeding up exchanges of information between member states as a first step to crack down on cross-border VAT fraud, estimated to drain billions from EU governments' coffers each year.

EU to consider VAT cuts on green goods  [FR] [DE]
EU finance ministers to set sights on tax havens  [DE]
EU ministers approve sensitive VAT reform  [FR] [DE]
EU ministers find consensus on VAT reform  [FR] [DE]
Commission seeks VAT overhaul for banks, insurance firms  [FR] [DE]
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Flat tax

Flat tax  [FR] [DE]

'Flat tax' is a recurring issue in the new member states these days, and calls for tax cuts and simplification are also coming from elsewhere in Europe. (read more)

Fuel Taxation

Fuel Taxation 

In its draft Directive, tabled in July 2002, the Commission proposes to create a separate tax category for commercial diesel fuel, with a single level of excise duty applicable from 2010. (read more)

 
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Agenda
  1. 7 - 8 July 2008
    Informal Justice and Home Affairs Meeting
  2. 8 July 2008
    Ecofin Council Meeting
  3. 15 July 2008
    AGRI Council Meeting
  4. 17 July 2008
    ECOFIN Council Meeting
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