Tax measures must be adopted unanimously by the Member States. The European Parliament has the right to be consulted on tax matters, except on budgetary-related issues, for which it is co-legislator.

The power to tax is in the hands of the Member States, with the EU having only limited EU competences. As EU tax policy is geared towards the smooth running of the single market, the harmonisation of indirect taxation was addressed before direct taxation. The fight against harmful tax evasion and tax avoidance has become a recent policy priority.

Fight against tax fraud and evasion - 8th parliamentary term

Multiple studies have measured the effects of the single market on the EU economy. Quantifications of the benefits vary, but are overwhelmingly positive. A 2019 study suggested that EU citizens' per capita welfare gains from the single market amount to €840 annually. Also in 2019, the European Commission estimated that, mainly due to the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade, EU GDP is 8-9% higher than if the single market did not exist.

Single market - 8th parliamentary term

The European Union has played a leading role in the international effort to build a new future for Kosovo since 1999. Kosovo has a clear European perspective as part of the wider Western Balkans region. Since June 2000, all EU partners in the Western Balkans involved in the Stabilisation and Association process, which are not yet recognised as candidates, are considered potential candidates for EU membership. Currently, Kosovo is a potential candidate.

EU - Kosovo - 8th legislative term

In February 2014, with an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the Commission to submit legislative proposals aimed at improving the functioning of the European Arrest Warrant. In Parliament’s opinion, revision of the current legislation is needed to prevent miscarriages of justice, long waits in pre-trial detention and other breaches of suspects‘ human rights.

European Arrest Warrant - 8th parliamentary term

Brussels Pride 2023

Brussels Pride - The Belgian & European Pride 2023

1 Week at the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Week 34 2019

Selection of the week 29 - 2019 in Strasbourg in 34 images

1 Week at the European Parliament in Brussels - Week 28 2019

Selection of the week 28 - 2019 in Brussels in 32 images

1 Week at the European Parliament in Strasbourg - Week 27 2019

Selection of the week 27 - 2019 in Strasbourg in 40 images

Family photo of Outgoing Members - End of 8th Parliamentary term

Raising of the flags on the occasion of the beginning of the 9th Parliamentary term

Medal handover for Outgoing Members - End of 8th Parliamentary term

Solemn Ceremony to mark the end of 8th Parliamentary term of outgoing Members

On the occasion of the Medals ceremony for outgoing MEPs, the EP's Audiovisual Service published a video showing the European Parliament achievements 2014-2019.

Slideshow on the 8th parliamentary term

European Parliament - Stockshots 8th Parliamentary Term : Antonio TAJANI, EP President

Illustrations demonstrations against CETA

8th parliamentary term

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