3 Amendments of Ernest URTASUN related to 2016/2033(INI)
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that the present complicated system could be considerably simplified if the goods and services eligible for reduced tax rates were determined jointly at EU level; while allowing Member States to adopt reduced, super- reduced or zero rates on a limited set of goods, that they are free to choose, provided that this does not create risks of unfair competition;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal for agreeing on general principles covering the use of reduced, super-reduced or zero rates for specific products which demonstrate benefits for the environment, human health, or social wellbeing, while conversely applying the standard rate, as a minimum, to those products, which are most harmful for the environment and human health;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Highlights the #EndTamponTax campaign across Europe, which calls for zero rates on tampons, towels and other sanitary products; calls on Member States that don't already apply reduced rates to do so on these items, and for the freedom of Member States to apply super-reduced, exemptions or zero rates to these items; calls for all reductions in price to be passed on to the consumer;