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Food for all: food security in times of crisis

21 May 2024

All Committees

Agriculture & Food

What are the trade-offs between food security, biodiversity and climate protection? And how can we balance all three to protect food supplies? On Monday, 17 June we will dive into the answers with David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister, Belgium and Alexis Taylor, Under Secretary, Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, US Department of Agriculture. Sign up now to hear from policymakers and stakeholders from both sides of the Atlantic explore strategies that can help solve the global food scarcity crisis.

Calls for clearer VAT guidance for charitable donations

21 May 2024

All Committees

Tax

Businesses across Europe make a difference every time they donate goods instead of destroying them. Yet paying VAT on donated goods is still required in Member States, despite an exemption existing in the VAT Directive. Together with Accountancy Europe, CFE Tax Advisers Europe, and Ecommerce Europe, we are calling on the European Commission to support the proliferation of VAT relief on charitable donations through guidance and/or dedicated campaigns. Find out how we can minimise administrative burdens and foster positive change across the EU.

The path to an ambitious EU-Indonesia trade agreement

16 May 2024

All Committees

Customs & Trade Facilitation

Trade & External Affairs

The business roundtable on the EU-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on Tuesday, 13 May was another positive step towards fostering innovation, enhancing market access and reducing trade barriers on both sides. Collaboration is key to ensuring that sustainability drives trade and investment while avoiding regulatory actions that could lead to market access barriers and trade disputes. Find out how an ambitious agreement could be reached this year.