The European Commission unveiled its 2026 work programme on 20 October 2025. One notable aspect of the 2026 work programme is the planned withdrawal of several tax-related legislative proposals within six months, including:
- Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax;
- Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes and amending Directive 2011/16/EU;
- Proposal for a COU…