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ECOFIN: 21 January 2020

21 January 2020

Proposing MP
Sajid Javid Con
Bromsgrove
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Treasury
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Sajid Javid is informing the House about upcoming and past ECOFIN meetings.

Action Requested

The minister is providing updates on recent ECOFIN meetings held on 5 December 2019 and 8 November 2019, as well as outlining the agenda for an upcoming meeting on 21 January 2020 in Brussels.

Key Facts

  • The ECOFIN meeting on 21 January 2020 will cover topics such as the Eurogroup outcomes, European Green Deal, and tax challenges from digitalisation.
  • On 5 December 2019, discussions included progress on Banking Union and approval of Conclusions on Energy Taxation and European Financial Architecture for Development.
  • The 8 November 2019 meeting covered Excise Duties, VAT Data from Payment Service Providers, and Digital Taxation updates.
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