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Agriculture could lose “considerably” from post 2020 EU budget – Harkin

The Independent MEP Marian Harkin is warning that the agriculture industry could lose out significantly when it comes to future EU budgets. The European Parliament this week set out its position on the next long-term EU budget which begins in 2021. MEPs have prioritised certain areas such as research programmes, support to young people and small firms as well as making up for any shortfall caused by Brexit. They’ve also said the EU budget should fund new priorities such as modern and sustainable farming. Marian Harkin says Ireland needs to prepare for a tough battle ahead.

Out words: considerably

Dur: 00:31

Interview Brian Hayes on EP vote on new EU corporate tax plans

EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes about the European Parliament’s proposals to create a single, clear and fair EU corporate tax regime. In a vote today in the Parliament, the vast majority of MEPs supported two reports. The first was the “Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base” (CCCTB) which is part of a wide-ranging proposal to create a fair EU corporate tax regime. The second report creates the basis for a harmonised corporate tax system known as the Common Corporate Tax Base (CCTB). In the piece he refers to Paul Tang who is the Dutch MEP who’s been very critical of Ireland’s tax policies and who is the author of one of the reports voted on today (CCTB).

Out words: of it

Dur: 4:52

 

Tech giants paying “appropriate” tax – Hayes

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says multi-national tech giants are paying their fair share of taxes in Ireland. And the Dublin MEP has dismissed a European Parliament vote today calling for a new fairer EU corporate tax regime. The vast majority of MEPs today voted for two reports that call for radical changes to the way companies pay their taxes in EU countries. However, the European Parliament does not have the power to impose tax regimes on EU countries. Here’s Brian Hayes.

Out words: in Ireland

Dur: 00:36

 

Hayes dismisses MEPs vote on new EU corporate tax plans

The European Parliament today voted for plans to create a single, clear and fair EU corporate tax regime. The vast majority of MEPs supported two reports. The first was the “Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base” (CCCTB) which is part of a wide-ranging proposal to create a fair EU corporate tax regime. The second report creates the basis for a harmonised corporate tax system known as the Common Corporate Tax Base (CCTB). However, the Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says today’s vote is meaningless as the European Parliament does not have the power to impose tax regimes on EU countries.

Out words: do that

Dur: 00: 37

Interview with Paul Tang Dutch Socialist MEP

EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman talks to the Dutch MEP Paul Tang who was the author of one of the reports on overhauling the EU’s corporate tax systems that was passed today in the European Parliament. 

European Parliament votes to overhaul EU corporate tax system – Tang

The European Parliament has voted today for proposals to overhaul the EU’s corporate tax system. The majority of MEPs supported two reports that aim to stop corporations from using loopholes to avoid paying taxes by shifting profits to EU countries with lower taxes. The Dutch MEP Paul Tang, who was the author of one of today’s reports, says tech giants like Google, Apple and Facebook need to start paying their fair share of taxes in the countries where they do business.

Out words: fair share

Dur: 00:19

Interview McGuinness on murder of Slovak journalist

EuroParlRadio's editor Karen Coleman talks to the Fine Gael MEP and VP of the European Parliament, Mairead McGuinness on the recent murder of a Slovakian journalist and his fiancée. MEPs yesterday called for an international investigation into the murder of Ján (prn Yan) Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová (prn Kushnirovah). Mr Kuciak had been investigating alleged misuse of EU funds and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians when he and his girlfriend were shot dead last month.

Out words: their life

Dur: 2:55

 

Journalists need “better protection” – McGuinness

The recent murder of a Slovakian journalist and his fiancée has been widely condemned by MEPs in the European Parliament. MEPs yesterday called for an international investigation into the murder of Ján (prn Yan) Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová (prn Kushnirovah). Mr Kuciak had been investigating alleged misuse of EU funds and potential links between organised crime groups and Slovak politicians when he and his girlfriend were shot dead last month. The Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness says their deaths evoke memories of Veronica Guerin’s murder.

Out words: better protection

Dur: 00:38

Dutch MEP repeats Irish piracy tax haven claims

The Dutch MEP Paul Tang has reiterated claims that Ireland is engaged in twenty first century piracy when it comes to enabling corporate tax avoidance. Mr Tang was speaking in the European Parliament which today will vote on proposals to overhaul the EU’s corporate tax system. The aim is to ensure that firms pay taxes where they make their profits. The introduction of a single set of EU-wide tax rules and the use of digital data to help calculate tax liabilities are all included in the plans. Mr Tang was the author of one of the reports being voted on today has also criticised his own country along with Malta and Luxembourg for their corporate tax policies.

 

Stamping out tax avoidance – European Parliament vote

The European Parliament today voted on a set of proposals to overhaul the EU’s corporate tax system. The aim is to ensure that firms pay taxes where they make their profits. The introduction of a single set of EU-wide tax rules and the use of digital data to help calculate tax liabilities are all included in the proposals. The Dutch MEP Paul Tang, who has slammed Ireland’s corporate tax policies in the past, was the author of one of the reports that the majority of MEPs voted for today. 

Out words: tax bill

Dur: 00:35