TAE: Yes to a smart ‘European preference’ – no to tokenism and protectionism The European Taxpayers’ Association (TAE) welcomes the debate on strengthening Europe’s industrial resilience and competitiveness. This discussion has gained momentum recently, partly due to the latest policy initiatives from EU Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné, who advocates for a “European preference” and a “Made…
TAE: Resilient housing markets for a competitive EuropeBackground Short-term rentals: EU Regulation 2024/1028 Already adopted: The EU is harmonising registration, data collection and data exchange for short-term rentals via platforms. The aim is not an EU-wide ban, but rather to provide authorities with better data to enable them to monitor local rules more effectively. The…
Intergenerational Economy: How Europe Could Benefit from ExperienceSPRING CONFERENCE 2026 INTERGENERATIONAL SOLIDARITY 28–30 April 2026 European Youth Centre Zivatar utca 1–3, Budapest “Intergenerational Economy: How Europe could use experience to strengthen entrepreneurship and boost innovation and competitiveness” Statement by Michael Jäger, President of the Taxpayers’ Alliance Europe (TAE) At its core, this is about incentives…
The Taxpayers’ Association of Europe (TAE) is calling for an end to the debate on the EU’s own resources!As President of the European Taxpayers’ Association (TAE), I view the EU own resources proposals discussed yesterday in the European Parliament and the planned massive expansion of the EU budget under the EU’s Medium-Term Financial Framework (MFF)…
Clear rejection from Brussels: no EU windfall tax – Member States should follow this line The European Taxpayers’ Organisation (TAE) expressly welcomes the European Commission’s decision to refrain from introducing a Europe-wide excess profits tax. This clear rejection sends an important signal regarding economic prudence, investment security and budgetary discipline in Europe. An excess profits…
TAE analysis of the Euromonitor International report 2026 “The production and consumption of counterfeit cigarettes in Europe” The Euromonitor International Report 2026 presents alarming figures that should prompt the European Commission and national governments to rethink their approach: Increases in tobacco taxes do not necessarily lead to additional revenue; on the contrary: the black market…
EU Directive on equal pay and pay transparency: cut red tape, do not create new burdens. Background However important and right the fight against pay discrimination may be, the EU Directive on equal pay and pay transparency goes far beyond what is acceptable in its practical implementation. A massive new wave of bureaucracy is rolling…
For a freer, leaner and more growth-friendly Europe 10 Demands of the European Taxpayers’ Association (TAE) – For a freer, leaner and more growth-friendly Europe Milei Conference, Leipzig, 14 March 2026 Michael Jäger, President of the Taxpayers Association of Europe (TAE) Preamble The Taxpayers Association of Europe (TAE) is committed to a strong Europe…
TAE statement on the EU Environment Act The EU Green Deal is ultimately an admission by the European Commission that the EU’s legal framework for sustainability has become too complex and burdensome. For years, the Taxpayers’ Association and businesses have been warning that the growing accumulation of Green Deal legislation – from the CSRD through…
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…