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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8993

19 July 2005
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/taxation
Proceedings launched against five Member States over direct and indirect taxation

Brussels, 18/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission has decided to take Belgium to the European Court of Justice and to send Spain a 'Reasoned Opinion' over direct taxation. It is taking Italy to the European Court of Justice and has sent Reasoned Opinions to Germany, Greece and Italy over indirect taxation.

Direct taxation. 1) The European Commission has decided to refer Belgium to the European Court of Justice because in its view, the Walloon inheritance and gift tax laws...

Contents

A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
A Look Behind The News, by Ferdinando Riccardi: Jacques Delors's views on the trouble with Europe
THE DAY IN POLITICS
(EU) EU/ENLARGEMENT: Negotiating brief for Turkey is on ministerial table, with debate scheduled for September - “some progress” with Croatia, Straw says
(EU) EU/TERRORISM: Counter-terrorism must be key element in political dialogue with third countries, Council says
(EU) EU/UZBEKISTAN: Despite Council threats, no sanctions are as yet imposed on Uzbekistan
(EU) EU/AFGHANISTAN: EU prepares new framework for its relations with Afghanistan after September elections
(EU) EU/UNITED KINGDOM:
(EU) EP/UN:
(EU) EP/INDONESIA: European Parliament delegation visit, 20-26 July
(EU) EU/COUNCIL OF EUROPE: Terry Davis urges Moldavian authorities to continue reform process
(EU) EP/CHINA:
(EU EU/IRAN:
(EU) EU/UKRAINE:
(EU) EU/FUTURE OF EUROPE:
GENERAL NEWS
(EU) EU/FARMING: Blocking minority veto sugar reforms
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: France fails to persuade EU to end temporary ban on anchovy fishing
(EU) EU/FISHERIES: Sandeel fishing banned in North Sea and Skagerrak
(EU) EU/INTERNAL MARKET: Member States improve transposition rates but have difficulty bringing down number of infringements
(EU) EU/JUSTICE: German constitutional court blocks European arrest warrant and bans German extraditions for time being
(EU) EU/ECONOMY: Despite lower growth than anticipated in 2nd quarter, euro zone economy may make up for this in 2nd half of year
(EU) EU/COMPETITION: Conditional green light to Procter & Gamble's purchase of Gillette
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: Expert group calls on Commission to step up cooperation with COST
(EU) EU/RESEARCH: 22 scientists to steer future European Research COuncil
(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: ICT and media industries join forces with Commission for development of emerging digital economy
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT:
(EU) EU/CANADA: Council gives go-ahead to signing of agreement on air passenger details
(EU) EU/ENERGY: Commission launches campaign to raise awareness about sustainable energy
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Proceedings launched against five Member States over direct and indirect taxation
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Finland sent Reasoned Opinion about tax deduction discrimination
(EU) EU/TAXATION: Commission takes Germany to court over tax deductions for school fees
(EU) EU/COURT OF JUSTICE: Court draws line under case of products sold in Spain as "bio" but which are not organic
(EU) EU/COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE: Former head of COmmission's represepration in France calls on European Commission for financial reparation
(EU) EU/EDUCATION: Commission chooses 295 Leonardo projects to boost innovation in vocational training
(EU) EU/EUROMED: Bilateral funding decisions and in favour of Mediterranean regional cooperation
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Air carriers continue lobbying against contributions on air tickets
(EU) Finance:
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: No. 650
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