21.01.2013

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Simeon Djankov will take part in the Economic and Financial Council meeting to be held on 22 January 2013 in Brussels. EU finance ministers will discuss the 2013 Annual Growth Review and will exchange views on the follow-up to the European Council meeting on 13/14 December 2012. The priorities of the Irish Presidency will be presented at the meeting. The agenda also includes the presentation of an Action Plan to strengthen the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion. The draft Council Decision authorising enhanced cooperation in the area of financial transaction tax is also planned for discussion.