Original EU Commission FTT proposal

In June 2011, the EU Commission proposed an EU wide FTT to provide a direct form of funding for the EU.

Further information on the original, June 2011, EU Commission proposal for an EU wide financial transaction tax (FTT), since abandoned, is available below. 

2012

Financial Transaction Tax defeated at EU level: alas that’s not the end of the story ...

The Financial Transaction Tax has been defeated at EU level. A smaller group of EU Member States are seeking a less ambitious FTT applicable only to States wishing to participate. (June 2012)

EU Financial Transaction Tax: FAQs

The key features and likely practical implications of the EU Financial Transaction Tax proposed by the European Commission in the draft Directive released on 28 September 2011. (September 2011)

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