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Within the ten week deadline set by Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania applied for financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund.
Within the ten week deadline set by Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2012/2002 of 11 November 2002 establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund Sweden, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania applied for financial assistance from the EU Solidarity Fund.
In their PDAB 6 presented on 8 September 2005, the Commission proposes to grant the following amounts:
In their PDAB 6 presented on 8 September 2005, the Commission proposes to grant the following amounts:
Amount based on 2.5%
Amount based on 2.5%
Amount based on 6%
Amount based on 6%
2 297 313 252
2 297 313 252
40 081 300
40 081 300
41 643 675
41 643 675
81 724 975
81 724 975
47 868 000
47 868 000
1 130 225
1 130 225
159 540
159 540
1 289 765
1 289 765
192 590 000
192 590 000
1 477 300
1 477 300
8 009 880
8 009 880
9 487 180
9 487 180
15 156 395
15 156 395
378 910
378 910
92 880 830
92 880 830
As solidarity was the central justification for the creation of the Fund, the Commission takes the view that aid from the Fund should be progressive.
As solidarity was the central justification for the creation of the Fund, the Commission takes the view that aid from the Fund should be progressive.
That means that, according to previous practice, the portion of the damage exceeding the threshold (0.6% of the GNI or EUR 3 billion in 2002 prices, whichever is the lower amount) should give rise to higher aid intensity than damage up to the threshold.
That means that, according to previous practice, the portion of the damage exceeding the threshold (0.6% of the GNI or EUR 3 billion in 2002 prices, whichever is the lower amount) should give rise to higher aid intensity than damage up to the threshold.
The rate applied in the past for defining the allocations for major disasters is 2.5% of total direct damage under the threshold and 6% above.
The rate applied in the past for defining the allocations for major disasters is 2.5% of total direct damage under the threshold and 6% above.
It is proposed to apply the same percentages in this case.
It is proposed to apply the same percentages in this case.
Reaction to the Commission proposal
Reaction to the Commission proposal
At the Trialogue of 18 October 2005, Council and Parliament agreed to fully endorse the Commission proposal and show their solidarity to these Member States severely affected by the January storm.
At the Trialogue of 18 October 2005, Council and Parliament agreed to fully endorse the Commission proposal and show their solidarity to these Member States severely affected by the January storm.
As the Commission confirmed, the necessary amounts will be available without endangering other priorities due to an unexpected increase in revenue in the budget 2005.
As the Commission confirmed, the necessary amounts will be available without endangering other priorities due to an unexpected increase in revenue in the budget 2005.
Therefore, no fresh money is needed to fulfil the obligations agreed.
Therefore, no fresh money is needed to fulfil the obligations agreed.
On the occasion of the Trialogue, your rapporteur has regretted that the current rules and procedures do not allow for a speedier processing of requests to the Solidarity Fund.
On the occasion of the Trialogue, your rapporteur has regretted that the current rules and procedures do not allow for a speedier processing of requests to the Solidarity Fund.
Thus, Member States in need of financial assistance are subjected to unnecessary delays.
Thus, Member States in need of financial assistance are subjected to unnecessary delays.
Your rapporteur has therefore invited Council to consider improved ways and means to speed up Community reaction to natural disasters in the Member States.
Your rapporteur has therefore invited Council to consider improved ways and means to speed up Community reaction to natural disasters in the Member States.
Návrh opravného rozpočtu č. 7/2005 Evropské unie na rozpočtový rok 2005, Oddíl III – Komise
Draft amending budget No 7/2005 of the European Union for the financial year 2003, Section III – Commission
D Datum, kdy Komise návrh předložila
Date presented by Commission
No 7/2005 – SEC(2005)1083
No 7/2005 – SEC(2005)1083
o návrhu směrnice Rady, kterou se mění směrnice 69/169/EHS, pokud jde o dočasné množstevní omezení dovozu piva do Finska
on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 69/169/EEC as regards as the temporary quantitative restriction on beer imports into Finland
Dokument ze zasedání
Session document
PE 364.794v03-00
PE 364.794v03-00
k návrhu směrnice Rady, kterou se mění směrnice 69/169/EHS, pokud jde o dočasné množstevní omezení dovozu piva do Finska
on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 69/169/EEC as regards as the temporary quantitative restriction on beer imports into Finland
– s ohledem na návrh Komise předložený Radě ( KOM(2005)0427 )
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2005)0427 )
– s ohledem na zprávu Hospodářského a měnového výboru ( A6‑0322/2005 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ( A6‑0322/2005 ),
Návrh směrnice Rady, kterou se mění směrnice 69/169/EHS, pokud jde o dočasné množstevní omezení dovozu piva do Finska
Proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 69/169/EEc as regards as the temporary quantitative restriction on beer imports into Finland
Článek 93 Smlouvy o ES
Article 93 EC
ECON 12.10.2005
ECON 12.10.2005
INTA 12.10.2005
INTA 12.10.2005
INTA 11.10.2005
INTA 11.10.2005
Pervenche Berès 27.9.2005
Pervenche Berès 27.9.2005
Zsolt László Becsey
Zsolt László Becsey .
PE 362.852v03-00
PE 362.852v03-00
– s ohledem na návrh Komise předložený Radě ( KOM(2005)0136 )
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council ( COM(2005)0136 )
– s ohledem na článek 93 Smlouvy o ES, podle kterého Rada konzultovala s Parlamentem ( C6‑0113/2005 ),
– having regard to Article 93 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6‑0113/2005 ),
– s ohledem na zprávu Hospodářského a měnového výboru ( A6‑0323/2005 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ( A6‑0323/2005 ),
Č lánek 1
ARTICLE 1
Základní sazbu daně z přidané hodnoty stanoví každý členský stát jako procentní podíl ze základu daně a je stejná pro dodání zboží i pro poskytování služeb.
The standard rate of value added tax shall be fixed by each Member State as a percentage of the taxable amount and shall be the same for the supply of goods and for the supply of services.
Od 1. ledna 2006 do 31. prosince 2010 nesmí být základní sazba nižší než 15 %.
From 1 January 2006 until 31 December 2010, the standard rate may not be less than 15%.
Od 1. ledna 2006 do 31. prosince 2010 nesmí být základní sazba nižší než 15 % a vyšší než 25 %.
From 1 January 2006 until 31 December 2010, the standard rate may not be less than 15% and may not be more than 25%.
It is important to prevent growing divergence in the standard rates of VAT applied by the Member States from leading to structural imbalances in the EU and distortions of competition in certain sectors of activity.
It is important to prevent growing divergence in the standard rates of VAT applied by the Member States from leading to structural imbalances in the EU and distortions of competition in certain sectors of activity.
Therefore the Commission should represent its proposal.
Therefore the Commission should represent its proposal.
Č lánek 3A (nový)
ARTICLE 3 A (new)
Článek 3a
Article 3 a
Komise provede do 1. ledna 2007 celkové hodnocení makroekonomických dopadů implicitních a základních sazeb daně z přidané hodnoty a důsledků na rozpočtové příjmy členských států.
The Commission shall carry out a general assessment of the macro-economic impact of implicit and standard VAT rates and the implications for the budgetary revenue of the Member States in the period up to 1 January 2007.
Při tomto hodnocení bude pozornost zaměřena na to, aby byly členským státům poskytnuty stejné možnosti pro uplatňování snížené sazby daně z přidané hodnoty na zboží a služby.
The assessment shall pay attention to allowing the Member States the same possibilities to apply reduced VAT rates to goods and services.
The provisions of the VAT regulations must be sufficiently flexible and allow the Member States to react to the changing economic situation.
The provisions of the VAT regulations must be sufficiently flexible and allow the Member States to react to the changing economic situation.
Pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 12(3a) of the Directive 77/388/EEC
Pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 12(3a) of the Directive 77/388/EEC
Council Directive of 17 May 1977 - generally known as the Sixth VAT Directive . , the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee, decided unanimously on the level of the standard VAT rate to be fixed by each Member State as a percentage of the taxable amount.
Council Directive of 17 May 1977 - generally known as the Sixth VAT Directive . , the Council, on a proposal from the Commission and after consulting the European Parliament and the Economic and Social Committee, decided unanimously on the level of the standard VAT rate to be fixed by each Member State as a percentage of the taxable amount.
In October 1992, resulting from the strategy of approximation of tax rates, these provisions were amended by the Council's Directive 92/77/EEC
In October 1992, resulting from the strategy of approximation of tax rates, these provisions were amended by the Council's Directive 92/77/EEC
Council Directive of 19 October 1992 supplementing the common system of value added tax and amending Directive 77/388/EEC (approximation of VAT rates). , setting up the minimum standard rate at the level of 15%, to be applied initially until December 31, 1996.
Council Directive of 19 October 1992 supplementing the common system of value added tax and amending Directive 77/388/EEC (approximation of VAT rates). , setting up the minimum standard rate at the level of 15%, to be applied initially until December 31, 1996.
As the first Commission's report on the results of this agreement proved there was no significant distortions in competition and the trade creation/deflection effects were limited, it was suggested to introduce no changes in the minimum VAT rate and the principle of 15% were therefore extended first until 31 st December 1998
As the first Commission's report on the results of this agreement proved there was no significant distortions in competition and the trade creation/deflection effects were limited, it was suggested to introduce no changes in the minimum VAT rate and the principle of 15% were therefore extended first until 31 st December 1998
Council Directive 96/95/EC of 20 December 1996 amending, with regard to the level of the standard rate of value added tax, Directive 77/338/EEC on the common system of value added tax. and with two further extensions, it is to expire with 31 st of December 2005.
Council Directive 96/95/EC of 20 December 1996 amending, with regard to the level of the standard rate of value added tax, Directive 77/338/EEC on the common system of value added tax. and with two further extensions, it is to expire with 31 st of December 2005.
In view of the rapidly approaching expiry date, the Commission has presented a proposal to extend that provision once again, until 31 st of December 2010.
In view of the rapidly approaching expiry date, the Commission has presented a proposal to extend that provision once again, until 31 st of December 2010.
It could be argued that most important goal of this legislation is to serve smooth operation of VAT system in an enlarged EU.
It could be argued that most important goal of this legislation is to serve smooth operation of VAT system in an enlarged EU.
It can help to provide for new thoughts regarding establishment of a better-functioning internal market.
It can help to provide for new thoughts regarding establishment of a better-functioning internal market.
The task of the European Parliament is therefore to support these priorities and provide, if possible, for a new swing in performing economic aims set up by Lisbon Strategy.
The task of the European Parliament is therefore to support these priorities and provide, if possible, for a new swing in performing economic aims set up by Lisbon Strategy.
Sixth Directive
Sixth Directive
The origins of the current general turnover tax regime date back to 1967's First VAT Directive
The origins of the current general turnover tax regime date back to 1967's First VAT Directive
Council Directive 67/227/EEC of 11 April 67 on the harmonisation of legislation of Member States concerning turnover taxes - generally know as the First VAT Directive. , perceived as the first political and economic commitment of establishing a common VAT scheme.
Council Directive 67/227/EEC of 11 April 67 on the harmonisation of legislation of Member States concerning turnover taxes - generally know as the First VAT Directive. , perceived as the first political and economic commitment of establishing a common VAT scheme.
The next economic achievement in this field was the already mentioned Sixth VAT Council Directive
The next economic achievement in this field was the already mentioned Sixth VAT Council Directive
See: Reference 1 . that entered into force on 1 January 1978.
See: Reference 1 . that entered into force on 1 January 1978.
This Directive constitutes a general framework drawing up key features of a multi-phased net general turnover taxation
This Directive constitutes a general framework drawing up key features of a multi-phased net general turnover taxation
Further VAT developments on the way to establish internal market
Further VAT developments on the way to establish internal market
In line with the starling 1985 "White Paper" on internal market published under presidency of Jacques Delors, the Commission tabled a substantial package of proposal related to, among others, the VAT issues.
In line with the starling 1985 "White Paper" on internal market published under presidency of Jacques Delors, the Commission tabled a substantial package of proposal related to, among others, the VAT issues.
As soon as the set of solutions proposed by the Commission in 1987 proved unacceptable to the Member States governments, the Council elaborated a strategy aiming at establishing a transitional system, introduced by the above mentioned Council Directive 92/77/EEC
As soon as the set of solutions proposed by the Commission in 1987 proved unacceptable to the Member States governments, the Council elaborated a strategy aiming at establishing a transitional system, introduced by the above mentioned Council Directive 92/77/EEC
See: Reference 2 . and thus materialising the general patterns of the Single European Market.
See: Reference 2 . and thus materialising the general patterns of the Single European Market.
In accordance with the Directive Member States accepted, on a temporary basis, the 'principle of destination' for taxation of cross-border economic transactions, which, despite they still remained desperate to switch to the 'principle of state of origin' as a high priority in the near future, has been ever since applicable to trade in the EU despite a number of outstanding issues.
In accordance with the Directive Member States accepted, on a temporary basis, the 'principle of destination' for taxation of cross-border economic transactions, which, despite they still remained desperate to switch to the 'principle of state of origin' as a high priority in the near future, has been ever since applicable to trade in the EU despite a number of outstanding issues.
This however, lays beyond the scope of this legislation and the Rapporteur wish not to touch upon this issue in his present report.
This however, lays beyond the scope of this legislation and the Rapporteur wish not to touch upon this issue in his present report.
Apart from establishing the minimum VAT standard rate at the level of 15%, (practically only Luxemburg, Cyprus and Malta apply the minimum rate), the Member States had been given the opportunity to apply one or two 'reduced rates', set at the level not lower than 5% and to be applied to certain specific categories of goods and services annexed to the Directive plus natural gas and electricity provided that it creates no distortions of competition.
Apart from establishing the minimum VAT standard rate at the level of 15%, (practically only Luxemburg, Cyprus and Malta apply the minimum rate), the Member States had been given the opportunity to apply one or two 'reduced rates', set at the level not lower than 5% and to be applied to certain specific categories of goods and services annexed to the Directive plus natural gas and electricity provided that it creates no distortions of competition.
The Directive modified as well the original Article 28(2) of the Directive 77/388/EEC, ensuring carrying forward the reduced rates being in force on 1 January 1991.
The Directive modified as well the original Article 28(2) of the Directive 77/388/EEC, ensuring carrying forward the reduced rates being in force on 1 January 1991.
Nevertheless, this Council Directive provides an exclusive but temporary right to those Member States who applied lower general rate than 13 % before 1 January 1991 for levying super-reduced rates on supplying restaurant, social and care-associated services, child clothing and footwear, maintenance services.
Nevertheless, this Council Directive provides an exclusive but temporary right to those Member States who applied lower general rate than 13 % before 1 January 1991 for levying super-reduced rates on supplying restaurant, social and care-associated services, child clothing and footwear, maintenance services.
Although the Commission had proposed twice to set up a rate band of 15% of the minimum rate and 25% of the maximum rate (derived from the real rates applied in the Member States - no Member State applies the VAT standard rate higher than 25%)
Although the Commission had proposed twice to set up a rate band of 15% of the minimum rate and 25% of the maximum rate (derived from the real rates applied in the Member States - no Member State applies the VAT standard rate higher than 25%)
"VAT rates applied in the Member States of the European Community", DG TAXUD DOC/1636/2005, situation as for July 1, 2005: only Denmark, Hungary and Sweden apply the maximum 25% and Cyprus and Luxembourg the minimum 15%. , the Council rejected the proposals in both cases, keeping only the provisions on the 15% minimum.
"VAT rates applied in the Member States of the European Community", DG TAXUD DOC/1636/2005, situation as for July 1, 2005: only Denmark, Hungary and Sweden apply the maximum 25% and Cyprus and Luxembourg the minimum 15%. , the Council rejected the proposals in both cases, keeping only the provisions on the 15% minimum.
Shift towards indirect taxation - stimuli for future debate
Shift towards indirect taxation - stimuli for future debate
European Parliament's ultimate goal is to contribute to boosting economic productivity and growth rate in the EU.
European Parliament's ultimate goal is to contribute to boosting economic productivity and growth rate in the EU.
In order to achieve these high-rank objectives we should have a very serious discussion on overhauling taxation system stimulating further growth and employment in Europe, especially in the light of the 'World Economic Outlook' published on the 21 st of September 2005 by the International Monetary Fund, expressing growing disappointment with the Euro Area countries struggling with weak domestic demand and unwillingness of Europeans to swallow the bitter medicine of structural reforms.
In order to achieve these high-rank objectives we should have a very serious discussion on overhauling taxation system stimulating further growth and employment in Europe, especially in the light of the 'World Economic Outlook' published on the 21 st of September 2005 by the International Monetary Fund, expressing growing disappointment with the Euro Area countries struggling with weak domestic demand and unwillingness of Europeans to swallow the bitter medicine of structural reforms.
Further reading is even more alarming showing Europe legging behind its competitors, notably the US, Japan and China.
Further reading is even more alarming showing Europe legging behind its competitors, notably the US, Japan and China.
It is believed that shifting from direct to indirect taxation, i.e. from employees and economic performance towards consumption, could substantially reduce the overall tax burdens on income and capital and therefore, by causing less disincentives to work or set up business, rise the long-run economic potential, growth and employment.
It is believed that shifting from direct to indirect taxation, i.e. from employees and economic performance towards consumption, could substantially reduce the overall tax burdens on income and capital and therefore, by causing less disincentives to work or set up business, rise the long-run economic potential, growth and employment.
It is beyond question that lower marginal tax rates (employees retain more of what they earn) will eventually overcome the Europe's troublesome sluggish economic growth rate and expand the aggregate supply that will in turn, through downward pressure, improve competition and contribute broadly to better functioning of the Internal Market.
It is beyond question that lower marginal tax rates (employees retain more of what they earn) will eventually overcome the Europe's troublesome sluggish economic growth rate and expand the aggregate supply that will in turn, through downward pressure, improve competition and contribute broadly to better functioning of the Internal Market.
It is enough to mention the eighties and nineties when several economies on the verge of bankruptcy decided to cut down the marginal tax rates and experienced in result 7% of real economic growth (Turkey, average over 4 years), 9.3% in South Korea (average over 8 years), 4% in Great Britain (average over 4 years after dozen years of economic stagnation), 4% in Austria, 4.1% in the Netherlands and 4.3% in Belgium (first couple of years of the tax reform)
It is enough to mention the eighties and nineties when several economies on the verge of bankruptcy decided to cut down the marginal tax rates and experienced in result 7% of real economic growth (Turkey, average over 4 years), 9.3% in South Korea (average over 8 years), 4% in Great Britain (average over 4 years after dozen years of economic stagnation), 4% in Austria, 4.1% in the Netherlands and 4.3% in Belgium (first couple of years of the tax reform)
The Library of Economic and Liberty: Price Waterhouse; International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation. .
The Library of Economic and Liberty: Price Waterhouse; International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation. .
By contrast, fiscal pressure deriving from financing social model in EU reaches up to 40 % of GDP funded mostly from direct taxes in comparison with 26% in US and Japan.
By contrast, fiscal pressure deriving from financing social model in EU reaches up to 40 % of GDP funded mostly from direct taxes in comparison with 26% in US and Japan.
It is therefore urging for the European Parliament to initiate a fresh and open debate about necessary streamlining of the EU's taxation system to revive the economic growth.
It is therefore urging for the European Parliament to initiate a fresh and open debate about necessary streamlining of the EU's taxation system to revive the economic growth.
Launching a broad strategy of changing the financing of the social model, meaning a shift from taxation of income to taxation of consumption, would be desirable way to go.
Launching a broad strategy of changing the financing of the social model, meaning a shift from taxation of income to taxation of consumption, would be desirable way to go.