Tag Archives: Algirdas Šemeta

Practical guidelines on 2015 VAT change released by EC

Posted on 30, October 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission has today published practical guidelines to prepare businesses for the new VAT rules for telecoms and e-services, which will enter into force in 2015. The aim is to help businesses to be fully prepared … Read the full press release →

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EU and China discussed open economies challenges and opportunities at 4th EU-China High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue

Posted on 25, October 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 25-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EU and China held their fourth High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED) on 24 October in Brussels. The overarching theme of the meeting was how the EU and China can address challenges and create … Read the full press release →

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EC adopts package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

See also MEMO/13/509 Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling. The illicit tobacco trade is a global threat depriving Member States and the EU of … Read the full press release →

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EU, Russia in agreement to fight against illicit drugs

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint press release of the Council of the EU and the European Commission Today the EU and Russia completed signature of a new cooperation agreement on the control of drug precursors, at the EU-Russia Summit in Yekaterinburg. … Read the full press release →

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The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers to take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Preparation of Economic and Finance Ministers Council, Brussels, 14 May Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of Economic and Finance Ministers will take place in Brussels on Tuesday, 14 May at 11.00. The European Commission will be represented by Olli … Read the full press release →

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Algirdas Šemeta: Tax evasion and avoidance: time for ambitious actions

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraud European Parliament Economic Committee on Taxation Brussels, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be here with you today. I would like to … Read the full press release →

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Algirdas Šemeta: Tax Good Governance Platform

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraud Statement at the Midday Press Briefing Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here to present the Commission’s latest initiative in the … Read the full press release →

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The Commission sets up a Platform for Tax Good Governance

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Brussels, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its concerted drive against tax evasion and avoidance, the Commission today set up the new Platform for Tax Good Governance. The Platform will monitor Member States’ progress in tackling aggressive tax planning and clamping … Read the full press release →

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The Commission welcomes EP’s decision to grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the 2011 EU budget

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

Strasbourg, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner responsible for Taxation, Customs, Statistics, Audit and Anti-Fraud, said: “The decision by the European Parliament to grant discharge to the Commission is recognition of our consistent effort over the years to improve the management and … Read the full press release →

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