The European Taxpayers’ Association (TAE) warns against EU taxes and a permanent debt union – launch of the “StopEUTaxes” campaign
The Taxpayers Association of Europe (TAE) is today officially launching its Europe-wide ‘StopEUTaxes’ campaign.
www.StopEUTaxes.eu
The aim is to prevent the introduction of new EU taxes, new EU debt and the permanent mutualisation of debt at European level.
This comes against the backdrop of current discussions on new “own resources” for the EU and the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
“Europe is an association of sovereign Member States – not a federal fiscal state,” explained Michael Jäger, President of the Taxpayers Association of Europe (TAE). “Independent tax sovereignty for the EU would fundamentally alter the institutional balance of the Union.”
“Tax policy requires direct democratic legitimacy. This lies with the national parliaments – not in Brussels,” Jäger continued.
Key demands of the StopEUTaxes campaign
- No new EU taxes
- No own, permanent resources
- No further joint borrowing
- Full transparency regarding EU liabilities
- Strict adherence to the principle of subsidiarity
“Europe does not need new taxes, such as the EU corporate tax (Corporate Resource for Europe – CORE) proposed by the European Commission, which is also to be linked to companies’ turnover. Europe needs spending discipline, prioritisation and respect for the principle of subsidiarity,” explained Jäger. “Anyone wishing to regain trust must not extend fiscal sovereignty.”
“We are building a European alliance for sound public finances,” concluded Jäger. “This is about protecting taxpayers, the constitutional integrity of the European Union and financial sustainability.”
Further information:
Website: www.stopEUtaxes.eu
X: @stopEUtaxes
Brussels/Munich, 27 February 2026