http://www.euractiv.com/Latests DocumentsUNEenSun, 8 Nov 2009 14:43:01 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss5editor@euractiv.comwebmaster@euractiv.comhttp://www.euractiv.com/cssea/logo.gifhttp://www.euractiv.com/10360http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/commission-fight-vat-fraud-schemes/article-184681?Ref=RSSThe European Commission adopted on Tuesday (18 August) proposals to combat the ever-expanding value-added tax (VAT) fraud schemes by accessing taxpayers databases across the EU and exchanging information between authorities of the member countries.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:40:36 GMTtcm:29-184681-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/smes-hail-vat-reduction-measures/article-180169?Ref=RSSThere has been a broadly positive response to moves by European finance ministers to cut VAT rates, with small business representatives welcoming the certainty the plan will bring for SMEs.Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:45:00 GMTtcm:29-180169-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/romania-defies-commission-lifting-alcohol-duties/article-176004?Ref=RSSThe lower chamber of the Romanian Parliament has unanimously voted to eliminate excise duty on traditional home-brewed hard drinks, despite the very fact that it is required to collect excise on home-brewed alcohol under the terms of its EU accession treaty.Fri, 3 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMTtcm:29-176004-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/interview-eu-kovcs-backs-robin-hood-tax-oil-firms/article-174341?Ref=RSSIn an exclusive interview with EurActiv Hungary, EU Taxation Commissioner László Kovács backed the idea of applying 'Robin Hood' taxes to oil companies as a means of compensating the poor for soaring fuel prices.Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMTtcm:29-174341-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/commission-double-tobacco-prices-new-member-states/article-174309?Ref=RSSThe Commission has proposed harmonising minimum taxes on tobacco products to cut down on smuggling and eventually deter smoking through increased prices.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:30:00 GMTtcm:29-174309-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/eu-cut-vat-ease-state-aid-smes/article-174009?Ref=RSSThe Commission yesterday (7 July) proposed an overhaul of the bloc's VAT and state aid policies to allow governments to reduce VAT rates for labour-intensive businesses and provide small business with more aid for risk capital and innovation.Tue, 8 Jul 2008 06:50:00 GMTtcm:29-174009-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/regulated-labour-markets-dynamic/article-172115?Ref=RSSEurope 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.Mon, 5 May 2008 10:55:00 GMTtcm:29-172115-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/interview-regulated-labour-markets-dynamic/article-172112?Ref=RSSEurope 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.Mon, 5 May 2008 10:45:00 GMTtcm:29-172112-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/eu-step-fight-vat-fraud/article-171040?Ref=RSSThe 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.Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:58:00 GMTtcm:29-171040-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/taxation/eu-consider-vat-cuts-green-goods/article-171000?Ref=RSSHeads of state and government from the EU's 27 member states agreed to consider a Franco-British proposal to cut value-added tax (VAT) on certain environmentally-friendly goods, such as energy efficient light bulbs and insulation materials.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:34:14 GMTtcm:29-171000-16