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PES AGRI: CAP reform must be a driver for a greener and socially fair future for Europe
Ongoing negotiations on the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must deliver a good future for farmers and agricultural workers and bring the EU closer to its Green Deal ambitions, socialist and democratic ministers said today as they met online to exchange on the progress of CAP talks.
Continued economic support is the right move for recovery
The Party of European Socialists today welcomes the continuing economic support announced by European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni. This decision offers a vital lifeline for Member States as the coronavirus crisis continues to depress economy activity and drive-up fiscal spending.
PES ministers urge EU to take a step forward on combating tax evasion and fraud, call for corporate tax transparency
PES ministers today stressed the social responsibility that companies have to disclose certain information related to their accounting, as they met to coordinate ahead of the Competitiveness Council tomorrow which will discuss public country-by-country reporting.
FEN Network: Fair taxation and economic governance are essential for a real EU recovery
An in-depth reassessment of European taxation and economic governance is essential for the EU’s recovery from the devastating economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PES Financial and Economic Network said today.
PES Financial and Economic Network: A fair recovery starts with tax justice
Now more than ever, Europe needs a progressive tax agenda – we need to change gears and address the social, environmental, and digital challenges of the future. This is what the PES Financial and Economic Network (FEN) underlined today during a videoconference.
FinCEN files reveal shameful behaviour by European and global banks, tough action must follow
The Party of European Socialists calls for tough sanction against anyone guilty in the large-scale money laundering uncovered by the ICIJ in the FinCEN files. The fraud amounts to more than 2 trillion dollars.
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