New life is being given into the old idea of a common EU tax, following this weekend’s nightlong marathon battle over the future EU budget.
Commission president Jose Barroso said on Monday (19 December) a complete review of the budget is needed, with the aim of creating a whole new structure for EU common spending.
"The structure and the methods used to negotiate the budget at the moment are not good, and I am increasingly convinced that we cannot go on like this."
"We need...
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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.