3 Amendments of Brigitte FOURÉ related to 2008/0143(CNS)
Amendment 4 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) While this debate is yet to be concluded, there is a need to already address some urgent and important issues in order to ensure equal opportunities for Member States as well as more transparency, consistency and a smooth functioning of the internal market. To avoid prejudging the outcome of the ongoing debate, the action taken should however be limited in scope.
Amendment 5 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In that Communication, it was concluded that different VAT rates applied to locally supplied services pose no real detriment to the smooth functioning of the internal market and could have positive effects in terms of job creation and the fight against the underground economy. It is therefore appropriate to allow all Member States the possibility to apply reduced VAT rates to services such as labour-intensive services covered by the temporary provisions applicable until the end of 2010, services related to the housing sector and to the personal care and restaurant services. These changes will make it possible for Member States to apply reduced VAT rates to renovation and repair work aiming at increased energy-saving and efficiency.
Amendment 6 #
Proposal for a directive – amending act
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) With regard to the housing sector, the directive also makes it possible for Member States to apply reduced VAT rates to renovation and repair work aimed at increased energy saving and efficiency.