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EDPS Opinion Combating VAT Fraud Related to E-Commerce 
17 June 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 14 March 2019, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued an opinionon a legislative initiative that aims at curbing VAT fraud in the area of e-commerce. The initiative was tabled by the Commission in December 2018 and consists of two proposals, one for … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
Spotlight Commission Presents New Anti-Fraud Strategy 
17 June 2019 (updated 4 years, 11 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
More consistency, better coordination, and more data-driven anti-fraud measures – these are the main elements of the Commission’s new Anti-Fraud Strategy (CAFS) that was tabled on 29 April 2019 in the form of a Communication (COM(2019) 196 final). The CAFS is an internal policy … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
EP Generally Supports Link Between Non-Respect of Rule of Law and Loss of EU Money 
19 April 2019 (updated 4 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 19 January 2019, the European Parliament adopted its position on the regulation on the protection of the Union’s budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States. In essence, the EP backs the Commission’s idea in its … Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
ECA: Action Needed in the EU’s Fight against Fraud 
19 April 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In a special report of 10 January 2019,the European Court of Auditors (ECA) details weaknesses in the Commission’s fight against fraud in EU spending. According to the report, OLAF’s administrative investigations resulted in recovery of less than a third of unduly paid funds. Furthermore, … Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
ECA Opinion on Future Anti-Fraud Programme 
18 February 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 15 November 2018, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) adopted Opinion No 9/2018 on the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation establishing the EU Anti-Fraud Programme for the 2021-2027 financing period (for the proposal, see eucrim 2/2018, pp. 92-93). Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
New Action Plan Against Illicit Tobacco Trade 
18 February 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 7 December 2018, the Commission published the 2nd Action Plan to fight the illicit tobacco trade (Communication to the European Parliament and the Council, COM(2018) 846 final). The action plan covers the period 2018-2020. The Commission stresses that the illicit tobacco trade can only be curbed by a combination of policy and enforcement measures. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Improved Cooperation Tool Benefits Fight Against VAT Fraud 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
New EU legislation was put in place to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of VAT fraud. It will meet needs in order to combat cross-border VAT fraud more effectively and in a more timely manner. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion Law Enforcement Cooperation
Council Adopts Directive Allowing Generalised Temporary Reversal of VAT Liability 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 20 December 2018, the Council adopted a Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax. It concerns the temporary application of a generalised reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of goods and services above a certain threshold. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests Tax Evasion
ECA Presents 2017 Annual Report on EU Budget 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 4 October 2018, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) informed the public of its 2017 Annual Report. It forms the basis for the statement of assurance, which the ECA is required to provide to the European Parliament and the Council under Art. 287 TFEU. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Germany: Legislative Draft for Implementation of PIF Directive Tabled 
16 January 2019
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 11 October 2018, the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection tabled a ministerial draft for the implementation of the PIF Directive into German law. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Spotlight 2017 PIF Report 
21 October 2018 (updated 7 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 3 September 2018, the Commission published its annual report on “The Protection of the EU’s financial interests – Fight against fraud – 2017”. It is the 29th report that annually provides information on the main legal and practical measures taken by the Commission and the EU Member States to counter fraud and other illegal activities affecting the Union’s budget. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Commission Registers European Citizens' Initiative “Stop fraud and abuse of EU funds” 
20 October 2018
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 19 September 2019, the College of Commissioners gave green light for registering of a European Citizens’ Initiative, entitled “STOP FRAUD and abuse of EU FUNDS − by better control of decisions, implementation and penalties.” Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Commission Plans to Spend €181 Million on Anti-Fraud from 2021-2027 
20 October 2018
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 30 May 2018, the Commission proposed the new EU Anti-Fraud Programme. It will replace the current Hercule III Programme which expires in 2020. The new EU Programme is expected to run from 2021 until 2027, which is the next long-term EU budget cycle. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
ECA Criticizes Commission Plans on Loss of EU Money if Rule of Law is not Respected 
20 October 2018 (updated 4 years, 10 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
In its Opinion 1/2018 of 12 July 2018, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) assessed the Commission’s plans to link the future multiannual financial framework with a EU Member State’s respect for the rule of law. Read more
EU Rule of Law Protection of Financial Interests
New Rules on Administrative Cooperation to Improve Fight Against VAT Fraud 
20 October 2018
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 21 September 2018, the legislative procedure on a “Council Regulation amending Regulations (EU) No 904/2010 and (EU) 2017/2454 as regards measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of value added tax” was finalized. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
CJEU: New Italian Law on Unpaid VAT Compatible with EU Rules 
20 October 2018
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl
On 2 May 2018, the CJEU rendered a judgment in Case C-574/15 (criminal proceedings against Mauro Scialdone). The case concerns the interpretation of Art. 4(3) TEU and Art. 325 TFEU, Council Directive 2006/112 on the common system of value added tax (the “VAT Directive”) and the PIF Convention of 26 July 1995. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests