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Highlights - SEDE: Exchange of views with Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space - Committee on Security and Defence
On 5 May, SEDE will held an extraordinary meeting with Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space. The aim of this meeting will be to brief the SEDE Members on the implementation of the EU Defence Readiness 2030 Agenda as well as to provide a general overview on the implementation of new and planned defence initiatives following the the ReArm Europe Plan.
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Highlights - European Court of Auditors (ECA) Special Report 08/2025 “VAT fraud on imports" - Subcommittee on Tax Matters
On 14 May from 15:00 to 16:15, together with the CONT committee, the FISC Subcommittee will invite Mr François-Roger Cazala, Member responsible of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) to present its the Special report 08/2025 on “Value Added Tax fraud on imports – The EU’s financial interests are insufficiently protected under simplified import customs procedures”.Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud negatively affects the collection of revenues in Member States as well as in the EU. According to the Commission, Member States lost around €89 billion in 2022. Fraud committed by traders on VAT levied on imports contributes to this loss and is one of the main types of cross-border VAT fraud affecting the fiscal policies and public finances of the EU.
"The EU's financial interests and single market are not protected firmly enough against Value Added Tax (VAT) fraud on imports when simplified import customs procedures are used", according to ECA. There are serious weaknesses in the checks carried out by Member States and shortcomings in the cooperation at EU level and across Member States to combat the abuse of these procedures.
The presentation will provide an opportunity for ECA to present its report and discuss its findings with CONT and FISC Members.
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Latest news - Next meetings - Subcommittee on Tax Matters
The next meetings of the FISC Subcommittee will take place on:
Wednesday, 14 May | 15:00 - 16:15
In a joint meeting with the CONT Committee, FISC will welcome the European Court of Auditors (ECA) to present its Special Report 08/2025: "Value Added Tax fraud on imports - The EU's financial interests are insufficiently protected under simplified import customs procedures."Thursday, 15 May | 09:00 - 12:30
The session will feature a workshop and two public hearings:- 09:00 - 10:00 | Workshop: "Tax incentives and investments in the EU: best practices and ways to stimulate private investment while preventing harmful tax practices."
- 10:30 - 11:15 | Public Hearing: "The future of EU anti-avoidance tax rules, including simplification."
- 11:15 - 12:30 | Public Hearing: "Implementing the Two-Pillar Framework: international developments and the state of EU-US relations."
ECON-FISC Welcome Pack: Introduction to Committee Work
ECON-FISC Welcome Pack: Policies, Powers and Procedures
FISC Activity Report 2020-2024
Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP - 09:00 - 10:00 | Workshop: "Tax incentives and investments in the EU: best practices and ways to stimulate private investment while preventing harmful tax practices."
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Latest news - Meetings schedule - Committee on Legal Affairs
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Highlights - Public Procurement - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
On 8 April, Rapporteur Piotr Müller (ECR) presented his own-initiative report on public procurement. He said that public procurement should promote innovation while remaining technologically neutral and not overly aligned with the Green Deal. The Rapporteur outlined four key priorities, namely that of enhancing better access for SMEs by dividing tenders into smaller lots and fully digitalising procurement processes.He also underlined the importance of establishing pathways for scientific research involvement, and supporting small farms in competition with large retailers.
The Shadow Rapporteurs supported simplifying procedures, particularly for SMEs and small municipalities, and the need to support local businesses. Some Members proposed a "light regime" and highlighted the potential of digital tools to streamline processes or inclusion social and environmental clauses to ensure fair competition and promote sustainability. Concerns were raised about overcomplicating procurement rules, with calls for flexibility in awarding contracts to promote innovation and strategic autonomy. The importance of protecting workers' rights and avoiding monopolisation by large firms was also emphasised.
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