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6 Nov 2026
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Commission
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Statement
Commissioner Hoekstra calls for coalitions of willing member states on tax
At the 22nd Athens Tax Forum, Commissioner Hoekstra urged willing member states to advance tax initiatives when unanimity blocks progress. He called for simpler, more harmonised rules and stronger action against tax fraud, saying the Commission's Tax Simplification Package could save roughly €8 billion a year.
Importance
Routine
Why it matters
The speech advocates tax cooperation and simplification without announcing a new legislative proposal or decision.
Institutions
CommissionDG CLIMA
Audience
Tax advisorsGovernment affairs teamsPolicymakers
Tags
TaxationInternal market
References
- Press release: SPEECH/26/2370
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