- The European Parliament’s ECON Committee discussed a proposal to give EPPO and OLAF access to VAT data to fight intra-Community VAT fraud.
- There is broad support for improved administrative cooperation, with emphasis on balancing information exchange and data protection.
- Proposed amendments limit data access to specific criminal investigations, require safeguards like access logging, and prohibit untargeted searches.
- Members stressed the need for adequate resources for EPPO and OLAF and minimizing administrative burdens on Member States.
- Key dates: amendment deadline is 9 April 2026, committee vote on 3 June, plenary debate in July, and parallel Council discussions on 31 March 2026.
Source: etaf.tax
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