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The EC proposal is "feasible and realistic", says MEP Podimata.
2012/01/11
European parliament discussed the legislative Proposal for a European Financial Transaction Tax on January 2012
Most of MEPs in favour of Eurozone financial transaction tax
2012/01/10
The work on the legislative proposal on the EU financial transaction tax has started at the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee in the European Parliament with a very broad agreement in favour.
Italy open to EU-wide financial tax
2012/01/09
Italy was open to the idea of EU-wide consultations aimed at introducing a tax on financial transactions, Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Sunday.
Reuters: EU's Semeta sees convergence on Tobin tax
2011/11/24
Says positions on transaction tax converging * Says arbitrary tax increases not smart * Flags concerns on tax breaks for cars * Merkel says won't give up on transaction tax plans
PES: Commission FTT proposal is a 'good start' says PES but urgent need to adopt 'the full progressive recovery programme'
2011/09/29
The Party of European Socialists (PES) welcomes the adoption of one of its key campaigning issue but warns that the FTT alone will not be sufficient for Europe to overcome the crisis.