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Benjamin Angel

@benjaminangelEU

Director for direct taxation, tax coordination, economic analysis and evaluation. European Commission. Views are my own.

 Bruxelles, Belgique
Joined April 2018
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What will the next euro banknotes look like? 🇪🇺💶 The @ecb has shortlisted 10 designs, selected from over 1,200 proposals by graphic designers across Europe. Now it's your turn to pick your favourite. 👇 surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ne… *Survey available in the 24 EU languages.
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🔴 Day 2 of the EU Tax Symposium 2026 in the hemicycle of @EUparliament starts at 09:00 Watch highlights from Day 1 ⤵️🎥 Follow us live today for key questions on international taxation & #EUTaxation, plus insights from high-level speakers: europarl.europa.eu/streaming… #TaxMix2050
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📢Have your say! The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on the upcoming omnibus on taxation. This initiative aims to simplify the EU legislative framework for direct taxation. 👉Provide your feedback here: link.europa.eu/FmnQ9c
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Tax gaps = billions lost across the EU That money could fund classrooms, healthcare, better roads, climate action, or innovation. The EU’s Mind the Gap report explains where gaps exist and why ➡️link.europa.eu/bR7Ry3
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Registrations are open for the EU Tax Symposium 2026! On 16-17 March, ministers, policymakers & Nobel Prize winners meet to discuss the tax policy choices shaping our economies. 🔗 Register now: link.europa.eu/RvFYGq #TaxMix2050 #EUTaxation
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Tax systems need health checks too. Knowing where tax revenues fall short helps strengthen public finances, ensure fairness, and invest in our future. Reducing tax gaps can make a real difference. 📽️Watch the video to learn more⤵
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@WBHoekstraJan 5
A strong start to the year for international taxation: the OECD Pillar Two simplification and side-by-side package is agreed. This is a welcome step that stabilises the global tax system, simplifies rules, ensures fairness and keeps businesses competitive.
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@MathiasCormannJan 5
The 147 Members of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting have reached agreement on a comprehensive package on the co-ordinated operation of global minimum tax rules for a digitalised and globalised world economy. ➡️ oe.cd/6jy
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A major step for deepening the tax cooperation the EU and Switzerland
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Tax transparency & fair taxation – EU updates list of non-cooperative jurisdictions! No new additions to Annex I. Viet Nam removed from Annex II, 5 jurisdictions commit to tax transparency + minimum standards against Base-Erosion & Profit Shifting. link.europa.eu/fyBMqF
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🚀The #SavingsInvestmentUnion (SIU) can be a game-changer for Europe’s economy! By empowering citizens with Savings and Investment Accounts (SIAs), the EU aims to unlock EUR 10 trillion in capital to boost the EU economy🇪🇺💡
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@WBHoekstra30 Sep 2025
The Savings and Investments Union (SIU) is an important step for EU’s economy. This is good for our capital markets, for people’s financial future, for sustainable growth and innovation.
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What do EU citizens think about taxes? Do they support the OECD-G20 Pillar 2? A wealth tax? Do they find it easy to fulfil their obligations? All answers in this brand new Eurobarometer study. op.europa.eu/en/publication-…
Citizens' attitudes towards taxation - Publications Office of the EU

Citizens' attitudes towards taxation - Publications Office of the EU

This Flash Eurobarometer investigates EU citizens’ attitudes and preferences towards taxation and tax policy. It examines key themes, such as EU citizens’ perception of the desired tax mix – that is,...

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EU boosts #taxtransparency! DAC9 Implementing Regulation streamlines info exchange between EU countries by providing IT framework #EUTax ℹ️europa.eu/!KfJh7w
Implementing Regulation to Facilitate Automatic Exchange of Tax Information under DAC9

Implementing Regulation to Facilitate Automatic Exchange of Tax Information under DAC9

The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Regulation aimed at providing the technical solution for the automatic exchange of top-up tax information return between Member States under the...

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💡How do these incentives work? ✅Accelerated depreciation and immediate expensing: Let businesses deduct up to 100% of clean tech costs upfront, freeing cash flow for innovation. ✅Tax credits: Direct tax breaks for clean manufacturing & decarbonization projects.#GreenTransition
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Fresh from the oven, the Commission recommendation on tax incentives to support the clean industrial deal is out: taxation-customs.ec.europa.e…
European Commission makes recommendations on tax incentives to accelerate the Clean Industrial...

European Commission makes recommendations on tax incentives to accelerate the Clean Industrial...

On 2 July 2025, the European Commission put forward a Recommendation on Tax Incentives to support the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), the flagship initiative to strengthen Europe’s net-zero industry and...

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📢 EU Funding Alert! #Fiscalis call to support fair & effective taxation 🟠Boost tax research 🟠Tackle tax evasion & avoidance 🟠Promote fair, efficient systems 🗓️ Apply by 22 August 🔗 europa.eu/!QgnNGJ
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📢Registration is open for the Annual Report on Taxation Event! 🗓️ 24 June | 📍 Brussels & Online Theme➡️Fair and effective taxation: Strengthening compliance and progressivity Discover key trends and expert insights shaping EU tax systems👉europa.eu/!yRGJjY #TaxMix2050
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📢 Small business owners across the EU, take note! 🧮 Curious if your business qualifies for the new VAT exemption scheme? 💡 Check the SME VAT simulator. 🇪🇺 Now available in most EU Member States. 🔍 Find out more: sme-vat-rules.ec.europa.eu/s… #VATExemption
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SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ 24 June 2025 | ⏰ 09:30–13:00 CEST 📍 Brussels & Online A new edition of the Annual Report on Taxation is coming! The launch event will explore key trends in EU tax systems and the data behind tax policy. More on the agenda and registration coming soon!
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@WBHoekstra, European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero, Clean Growth, during his keynote speech presenting the tax priorities for the @EU_Commission Not in Brussels? Follow the Tax Symposium online europa.eu/!RrQvXv #TaxMix2050
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🔍Data on Taxation Trends out now! Key 2023 insights include: 📈Increase in tax collection (nominal) 📉But decrease in tax revenue as a share of GDP 📈Labour taxes gain weight in the tax mix 📉Lowest-ever share of consumption taxes Learn more #TaxTrends: europa.eu/!jr7vkd
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