The EU Commission has no right to dictate
the tax rates of EU member states. That’s the warning from the Independent MEP
Marian Harkin. She was speaking in the European Parliament where MEPs this week
adopted a resolution supporting a European Commission anti-tax avoidance
package. However, a number of Irish MEPs including Marian Harkin expressed concerns
that the Commission plans may interfere with the tax sovereignty of EU
countries.

Out words: can set it

Dur: 00:22 

The European Commission’s plans to extend
the duration of its multi-billion euro investment programme may not
materialise. So says the Sinn Fein MEP Liadh Ni Riada who claims there is no
money left to sustain it beyond its 3-year term. The so-called Juncker plan was
created to provide public funding for infrastructure and innovation projects to
make them more attractive to investors. The Commission plans to extend the programme
beyond its original timeframe.   However
Ms Ni Riada, who sits on the European Parliament’s Budget Committee, warned
this would not happen without extra funding from wealthier EU members.

Out words: not going to happen

Dur: 0.18

A number of Irish MEPs have expressed
concerns about European plans to crack down on corporate tax avoidance. The
European Parliament this week voted overwhelmingly in support of a European
Commission package that aims to curb tax avoidance practices. However, the Independent
MEP Marian Harkin is warning that countries like Ireland should not be punished
for having lower corporate tax rates.

Out words: that balance

Dur: 00:26