Subcommittee on Tax Matters

On 25 June 2025, from 14:30 to 16:15, the FISC Subcommittee will host a joint public hearing with the SEDE Committee on "The European Defence Union: Tax Matters". The hearing will focus on the legislative framework governing VAT exemptions for defence-related activities carried out under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

On 25 June 2025, from 16:15 to 16:45, the FISC Subcommittee will host the consideration of amendments on the own-initiative draft report entitled “The Role of Simple Tax Rules and Tax Fragmentation in European Competitiveness.”

On Wednesday, 25 June 2025, from 16:45 to 18:00, the Policy Department for Economy and Growth organises a workshop with FISC Members to present a study on "Tax barriers and cross-border workers: tackling the fragmentation of the EU tax framework".

On Tuesday, 3 June 2025, from 15.00 to 16.00, the Policy Department for Economy and Growth organises a workshop with FISC Members to present a study on "The taxation of the EU’s financial sector – Options and experiences".

Members of the FISC Subcommittee will travel to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, from 26 to 28 May 2025 in order to discuss developments in the area of international taxation and the fight against tax avoidance and evasion. The mission, led by FISC Chair Mr Pasquale Tridico, will meet with Mr Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Mr Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council; and Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuami, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the FNC.

On 19 May 2025, from 16:30 to 18:30, the HOUS Committee and the FISC Subcommittee will host a joint public hearing on ‘The impact of tax policies on the housing crisis in the EU’.