The EESC proposes launching a

framework for tackling harmful tax regimes and corporate tax avoidance at EU level. However, we found unclear definitions and gaps that have resulted in different interpretations across the

The EESC proposes launching a European pact to effectively combat tax fraud, evasion and avoidance and money laundering.

General tax policy

Combatting tax fraud and evasion

Combatting tax fraud and evasion is primarily the member states’ responsibility. However, countries have agreed rules at EU level to enhance transparency on tax matters, promote information sharing, adopt legislation to close loopholes and enforce tax

Fight against VAT fraud - European Commission

Combatting tax avoidance in the EU - Consilium

Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on

Tax policy: EU solutions to prevent tax fraud and

Special Report 27/2025: Combatting harmful tax regimes and

The European Parliament has generally

The European Parliament has generally endorsed the broad lines of the Commission’s programmes on taxation, with the fight against tax fraud and evasion and money laundering

proposes launching a European pact to effectively combat tax fraud, evasion and avoidance and money laundering; urges the European institutions and the Member States

Combat tax fraud, tax avoidance and money laundering

European Union countries shouldn

EU Official Warns Against Undermining Withholding Tax Rule

European Union countries shouldn’t disproportionately emphasize the fight against tax fraud when deciding on a proposed rule intended to streamline withholding tax

Taxation - European Commission