Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-10-13-Speech-4-167-500"
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"Commission action is needed in the interest of European citizens. VAT is an instrument that enables us to lighten the burdens of our citizens and SMEs, and to create an effective internal market. The reduction of administrative burdens, the use of template-based European invoicing and the coordination of the current system of disparate European practices are all necessary. Through these, we can promote entrepreneurship among citizens, the growth of SMEs and the emergence of new markets. Europe and its citizens need a European VAT concept that is more transparent, efficient, yet flexible and supportive to growth. Any reform of the current regulations needs to focus on the fight against cross-border tax fraud, too, because governments make up for the loss of tax revenues caused by such fraud to the detriment of Europe’s citizens.
Once the VAT system becomes more transparent, consumers will be able to make better decisions in the light of more accurate information. This will mean an enhanced ability to plan and increased security and prosperity for the SME sector and for our citizens. In the spirit of the report, harmonisation among countries could commence without Member States giving up their fiscal autonomy. In adopting the report, we have sent the Commission a message about our political support. The message is clear and unambiguous, and I hope that the Commission will also act in this spirit. That is why I, too, voted in favour of this document."@en1
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