Activities of Cătălin Sorin IVAN related to 2016/2038(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (TAXE 2) (A8-0223/2016 - Jeppe Kofod, Michael Theurer)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that so far, the only concrete initiative taken by the Commission regarding uncooperative jurisdictions, including overseas territories, has been the External Strategy for Effective Taxation; observes that until now the criteria for listing of uncooperative jurisdictions by the OECD have not proved efficient in tackling this issue and have not served as a deterrent; there are still third countries that protect illegally-obtained assets, making recovery by the EU authorities impossible;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a concrete Union regulatory framework for sanctions against the blacklisted non-cooperative jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, the possibility of reviewing and, in the last resort, suspending free trade agreements and prohibiting access to Union funds; calls for a comprehensive plan to deter asset transfers to non-EU countries that serve as anonymity protectors for corrupt individuals; calls for the sanctions also to apply to companies, banks, and accountancy and law firms, and to tax advisers proven to be involved with those jurisdictions;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Calls on the Commission to include in the framework of the European Semester reporting of what measures the Member States take towards effective taxation and to enhance efforts against harmful cross- border tax practices and tax evasion, including recommendations for strengthening national tax administrations; and administrative cooperation between them;
Amendment 518 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Calls on all national parliaments to work together to ensure proper control and coherence of tax systems between Member States; calls for national parliaments to remain vigilant as to the decisions of their governments, which have major responsibility in this matter, and to increase their own commitment to the work of interparliamentary forums on tax matters;