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Spain Proposes Corporate Tax Levy to Avoid EU Fine
July 20, 2016
Bloomberg reports that, in order to avoid a first-ever fine from the European Commission for an excessive budget deficit, the Spanish government has promised the EU that it will narrow its budget gaps by ramping up taxes on businesses.
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Activist Calls for Post-Brexit UK Socialist Model
July 19, 2016
Social and environmental activist George Lakey has published a piece calling on Britain to embrace new opportunities, unavailable under the EU system, to move toward "social democracy" and strong environmental policies following its vote to leave the bloc.
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AI Calls for EU Pressure on Hungary over Refugees
July 19, 2016
Amnesty International has called on the European Commission to "use all necessary means" to force Hungary to comply with EU and international law on the treatment of migrants and refugees, including by advancing infringement proceedings under EU treaties and by using the EU "rule of law framework" to place pressure on Hungary.
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EU Parliament Seeks "Social Rights" Proposals
July 19, 2016
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to advance proposals on a "European 'pillar' of social rights" that guarantees good working conditions and provides for a "work-life balance."
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EU Considers Mandate for Posted Worker Pay
July 19, 2016
The Economist reports on a proposal currently under review in the European Commission that would require companies posting EU workers to other EU countries the same as local workers in the same industry.
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