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Change in EU List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes 
8 December 2023 (updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago)
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen
The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes was updated on 17 October 2023. Three jurisdictions were added to the blacklist (Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, and Seychelles), two were moved to the "grey list" (British Virgin Islands and Costa Rica), and one country (Marshall … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
VAT Gap Report 2023: Progress in VAT Compliance 
8 December 2023
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen
On 24 October 2023, the Commission released the 2023 report on the VAT gap in the EU. The VAT gap refers to the difference between expected value-added tax (VAT) revenue and the actual amount collected. As VAT is an important contributor to both EU … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
Research Team Published 2024 Report on Global Tax Evasion 
8 December 2023
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen
On 22 October 2023, the EU Tax Observatory published a report on tax evasion, which deals with the effects of far-reaching initiatives to reduce international tax evasion. Prepared by the staff of the EU Tax Observatory, a research laboratory dedicated to international tax … Read more
EU Tax Evasion
New Directive Amending EU Rules on Administrative Cooperation in Area of Taxation 
8 December 2023
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen
On 24 October 2023, DAC8 was published in the Official Journal of the EU. The amendments targeting better administrative cooperation in the field of taxation aim to strengthen the fight against tax evasion, among others, by extending registration and reporting obligations and by including crypto assets into the scope of Directive 2011/16/EU. Read more
EU Legislation Tax Evasion
DSA: Publication of the Transparency Reports for VLOPs and VLOSEs 
8 December 2023
Pingen Kopie Dr. Anna Pingen
As part of their transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), designated Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Online Search Engines have published their first transparency reports. Read more
EU Legislation
Cooperation between EU and UN in Fight against Corruption 
7 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
The EU and the UN have fostered their collaboration in the fight against corruption. On 5 October 2023, the second EU-UNODC Anti-Corruption Dialogue was held in Vienna. On 13/14 November 2023, the review for the implementation of the UNCAC in the EU was continued by an evaluation visit coordinated by UNODC. Read more
EU Corruption
ECA: Commission's Financial Management and Performance Report too Positive 
7 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
According to a review report, the Commission does not share the same conclusion as the ECA does on specific expenditure areas. Estimates as regards the error rate considerably diverge between the two EU bodies. Read more
EU Commission Protection of Financial Interests
ECA: Increased Error Rate in EU's 2022 Spending 
7 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
The EU's spending in 2022 amounted to €196 billion, which was marked by a significant increase in the level of error, which is why two thirds of the audited expenditure must be considered high-risk. This is one of the main findings in the European Court of Auditors' (ECA) annual reports on the implementation of the EU budget. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
ECA: Overall Performance of EU's Recovery Fund Cannot Be Measured 
6 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
In a special report of October 2023, the ECA concluded that the monitoring elements of the RRF are insufficient for measuring the overall performance, i.e. it is unclear to which extent the goals of the fund, such as making European economy greener and more resilient, were achieved. In addition problems of data quality and weaknesses in the reporting system were observed. Read more
EU Protection of Financial Interests
Report on Impact of E-evidence Package on Switzerland 
5 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2023
In a report of 24 October 2023, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice examined the impact of the EU e-evidence package on service providers based in Switzerland and on mutual legal assistance between Switzerland and the EU/EU Member States. Read more
EU e-Evidence Law Enforcement Cooperation
Europol Report "The Second Quantum Revolution" 
5 December 2023
Riehle_Cornelia_Neu_SW.jpg Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
A Europol report released on 23 October 2023 provides insights on how quantum computing and quantum technologies can help law enforcement and how malicious actors can use these technical advancements. The report makes five key recommendations to law enforcement authorities. Read more
EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Europol Data Protection
European Commission Work Programme 2024 
5 December 2023
Riehle_Cornelia_Neu_SW.jpg Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 17 October 2023, the European Commission adopted its Work Programme for the year 2024. The Work Programme builds on the priorities announced in the State of the Union address of 13 September 2023. Read more
EU Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Commission
Council Conclusions on Digital Empowerment 
4 December 2023
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl
On 20 October 2023, the JHA Council adopted conclusions on digital empowerment to protect and enforce fundamental rights in the digital age. They highlight the importance of ensuring that fundamental rights of citizens are preserved and protected in an increasingly digitalised world. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Data Protection
Commission Encourages Member States to Reduce Internal Border Controls 
4 December 2023
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl
On 23 November 2023, the Commission released several documents which aim to foster cooperation between the Member States of the Schengen area. The Commission makes several recommendation on how Member States can avoid long-lasting internal border controls in order to react to threats to internal security and public policy. Read more
EU Schengen
MEPs Discussed Consequences from "Cyprus Confidential" 
4 December 2023
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl
In light of the latest revelations on money laundering and evasion of sanctions against Russia in Cyprus, MEPs discussed counter-measures together with representatives from the Council n and the Commission in a hearing on 22 November 2023. Read more
EU Ukraine conflict Corruption Money Laundering
EPPO Signs Working Arrangement with Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina 
1 December 2023 (updated 1 week, 6 days ago)
2018-Max_Planck_Herr_Wahl_1355_black white_Zuschnitt.jpg Thomas Wahl
On 21 November 2023, the EPPO and the Prosecutor’s Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina (POBiH) signed a working arrangement (WA). The purpose of the WA is to facilitate judicial cooperation in criminal matters and exchange of operational information between the parties. It also lays down … Read more
EU EPPO