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European Commission proposes new e-commerce rules

27/05/2016(0)

The European Commission today tabled a package of measures to allow consumers and companies to buy and sell products and services online more easily and confidently across the EU. ... Read More

Fiat Chrysler suspected of emissions fraud

23/05/2016(0)

German regulators suspect that Italian-American auto maker Fiat Chrysler, like Volkswagen, used illegal software to cheat on emissions tests, a newspaper report said yesterday. The German Federal Motor Vehicle ... Read More

EU Lays Down the Law on Tax Deals as Apple Probe Continues

20/05/2016(0)

EU regulator clarifies rules for profit-shifting arrangements Transactions between units should be at market prices The European Union, locked in a tax battle with the likes of Apple Inc. ... Read More

EU backs crowdfunding as alternative funding source for startups

04/05/2016(0)

The European Commission gave its backing to the use of crowdfunding as an alternative source of finance for start-ups in the EU Member States, in a report on the ... Read More

Cyprus gas discovery a key factor in EU energy objectives, says European Commission

28/04/2016(0)

The European Commission is examining the impact of possible Cypriot gas reserves in the offshore area between Cyprus and Israel, in order to diversify the energy mix used by ... Read More

EU VAT reforms could see the UK businesses charging VAT in the country where their customers are located

28/04/2016(0)

EU VAT reforms could see the UK businesses charging VAT in the country where their customers are located, a London accountancy firm has claimed. The European Commission aims to extend ... Read More

EU launches major campaign for sustainable work and healthy ageing for all

18/04/2016(0)

A new EU campaign focuses on Europe’s enterprises and the need to promote sustainable work and healthy ageing from the beginning of working life. The Healthy Workplaces for All ... Read More

Athens prepares for fresh round of bailout talks, possible extra measures

18/04/2016(0)

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is holding a series of meetings on Monday ahead of the return of Greece’s lenders to Athens for the first bailout review. Tsipras is speaking ... Read More

ACCA welcomes the new VAT Action Plan

11/04/2016(0)

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) welcomes the new VAT Action Plan unveiled by the European Commission today, but warns of the potential danger of compliance costs for ... Read More

Commission launches discussion on future framework for stronger and smarter information systems for border management and internal security

07/04/2016(0)

Commission launches discussion on future framework for stronger and smarter information systems for border management and internal security The European Commission has adopted today a Communication on Stronger and ... Read More

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