Why does the EU’s VAT system need reform? The current VAT rules for cross-border trade between businesses in EU Member States date back to 1993, just after the creation of the Single Market. At the time, they were meant to … read more
The concept of NEET – young people not in employment, education or training – has been useful in enabling policymakers to better address the disjunctions between young people and the labour market. While the traditional labour market dichotomy of employed or unemployed is valid, … read more
03 October 2017 MiFID – Secondary Markets The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated today its (Q&As) regarding the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Today’s Q&As include news answers to questions regarding: The … read more
Thank you, President. At the end of this dense, lively, and lengthy debate, I would first like to thank the European Parliament for the numerous messages of support for the work I have the honour of doing, with the trust … read more
03 October 2017 MiFID – Secondary Markets The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated today its (Q&As) regarding the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). Today’s Q&As include news answers to questions regarding: The … read more