- The European Commission proposed stronger cooperation between EPPO, OLAF, and member states to combat VAT fraud.
- The proposal enables immediate access to VAT data and real-time information exchange among agencies.
- It is part of the VAT in the Digital Age (VIDA) reforms, targeting cross-border and carousel fraud.
- Direct communication channels between EPPO, OLAF, and Eurofisc will improve coordination and intelligence sharing.
- The proposal awaits approval from the Council, European Parliament, and Economic and Social Committee before implementation.
Source: vitallaw.com
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