Tag: European Commission
EC proposes simplified cross-border mergers, moves or divisions
The European Commission has proposed new rules for companies to make cross-border moves, mergers or demergers more simple.
New EU-wide whistleblower protection law in the pipeline
Plans for new EU-wide protections for employees who blow the whistle on corporate tax avoidance or cheating on product standards are reportedly about to be released by the European Commission.
Commission proposes to strengthen EU consumer rights and enforcement
The European Commission has proposed new consumer protection legislation, which will tighten regulation for businesses across EU member states.
European Commission introduces tough tax laws for digital business
The European Commission has proposed rules to ensure that companies conducting business digitally in the European Union, such as Amazon, Google and Facebook, are paying their fair share of tax.
EU: new transparency rules for tax advisers agreed
New transparency rules for intermediaries who design and promote tax-planning schemes for their clients have been agreed by EU members, in a bid to tackle tax avoidance and promote transparency.
EU launches fintech action plan to support business
The European Commission has introduced a financial technology (fintech) action plan in a bid to become a centre of innovation for new technologies.
New Romanian corporate governance law ruled unconstitutional
A new law which removes corporate governance principles from more than 100 state-owned companies is unconstitutional, Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) has ruled.
European Commission urges businesses to prepare for data protection law
Businesses across the EU are urged to step up their preparations for the new data protection law, which comes into effect in May.
EU lawmakers back plans for greater CO2 cuts in key sectors
Carbon emissions from the transport, farming, building and waste sectors must reduce by 30% by 2030, suggests the European Commission—a proposal which the European Parliament supports.
Money Laundering Directive bolstered to tackle terrorist financing
EU bodies have released plans for further changes to the EU’s anti-money laundering framework, in response to the increased threat from terrorism in Europe.