335 search results for “fiscal integration” in the Public website
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Worsening problems with rules on tax authorities’ information decisions
Inspectors at the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration can require people to provide more information relating to their tax returns. Esther Huiskers-Stoop from the Tax Law department investigated the rules in place to protect us when we are required to provide information to the tax authorities.
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The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance
The Summer School ‘The European Union, the United Nations and Global Governance’ will focus on a range of topics relevant to interactions between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) and the EU’s role within current patterns of global governance.
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Formation of Islam: Topics
The FOI project has a number of topics it aims to investigate. These are: State, Economy, Culture and Papyri. You will find links to bibliographies on this page.
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A global tax treaty
Multinationals use loopholes in the tax treaties between different states. A possible solution would be to eliminate all these loopholes in one go by creating a central global treaty. Leiden researchers are investigating whether this kind of mega-treaty is feasible.
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Immigration and the Conditionality of Unemployment Benefits in OECD Countries
Samir Negash, PhD candidate at Leiden University and Olaf van Vliet, Professor by special appointment Comparative Welfare State Analysis at Leiden University wrote a paper regarding the topic of immigration and the conditionality of unemployment benefits in OECD countries.
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The Enforcement of European Union Law
How to explain the apparent high success rates of the EU infringement procedures, which are the major tools for enforcing EU law, against the member states?
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Paul Cliteur
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States appoints its new chairman
The overlapping of intergovernmental organizations sharing Member States is one of the key challenges for achieving effective regional integration.
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Climate change cooperation of ASEAN
The ASEAN states work further for climate protection and published general and more concrete plans on how this can take place in future.
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Stefaan Van den Bogaert and Armin Cuyvers speak and moderate Ambassadors forum on ASEAN Conference
On 2 and 3 September 2016, the International Conference on ASEAN Development (ICAD) 2016 took place in Leiden. The conference aimed to draw comparative lessons from the EU for the development of the ASEAN Economic Community, which was launched in 2015.
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CompaRe: Smart and lean integration: finding regional solutions to global challenges
Conference
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Martijn Nouwen
Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid
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Leiden University publishes the titles of seven tainted scientific articles
In a supplementary decision on 17 May 2022, the Executive Board of Leiden University has concluded that it will publish the titles of seven articles in which there is evidence of malpractice. This concerns a former staff member of the Institute of Psychology. The Executive Board considers it to be in…
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EU Integration Strategy: The Way Forward in 2022
Debate
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Re-occurring moments to reflect on our values: ‘It’s about commitment to culture change'
How do we navigate the continuously developing landscape in research integrity, ethics, and open science? Anna van 't Veer and Eiko Fried discuss the underlying principles and values of science with all psychology units in their Responsible Scholarship workshop.
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Research lunch with Peter Lindseth
On Monday 20 November, a combined ILS/LRL (Leiden Research Lunch) took place.
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A Harmonised EAC COVID Pass to Re-Kindle Intra-Regional Trade
COVID-19 poses a significant barrier to intra-regional trade within the EAC, causing interminable hold-ups at the internal borders.
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MERCOSUR’s new conditions for the common customs tariff will see the light at the end of June
Intensive and decisive days are coming for the future of MERCOSUR’s external relations. In around two weeks, the regional organization’s negotiating and technical teams will publish the new conditions for the common customs tariff
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Mentors wanted for guidance of young asylum seekers during the ‘Know your rights’-cours
This Autumn a group of young asylum seekers will attend the course ‘Know Your Rights’, which is being developed by Pro Bono Connect, New Dutch Connections, law firm DLA Piper and the Leiden Law Clinic. For this course we are looking for 20 jurists who are willing to coach the asylum seekers.
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SADC and Germany enter into a Framework Agreement on Development Cooperation with the aim of fostering economic development
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Federal Republic of Germany solidified their commitment to collaborative development with the signing of the SADC-German Framework Agreement on Development Cooperation.
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Facilitation and Digitalisation of Foreign Trade in the Andean Community
On 18 November 2021, the Andean Community (CAN) signed an agreement with the Development Bank of Latin America for the implementation of Andean Community Interoperability - INTERCOM. This technical cooperation agreement aims to aid in trade facilitation and digitization between the Member States of…
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Motivating and Motivation in Bilingual Education
What motivates learners in bilingual education to learn English and how can and do teaching practices contribute to that motivation?
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Vermelding Tanja Bender in boek Recognising 100 Years of Women in Tax
Hoogleraar Internationaal Belastingrecht Tanja Bender heeft een vermelding gekregen in het boek Recognising 100 Years of Women in Tax.
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Intensive Course on Tax Law, Gadjah Mada University and Leiden University
In the last week of January, Prof. Rex Arendsen and PhD candidate Maarten Manse of the Department of Tax Law at Leiden Law School, taught an ‘Intensive Course on Tax Law' at the Gadjah Mada University (UGM) in Yogyakarta. This week of lectures illustrates the fruitful cooperation between both univer…
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Nisida Gjoksi
Faculty Governance and Global Affairs
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Rekindling regional collaboration in Latin America: CompaRe – LDE mission to São Paulo
Latin America has seen multiple waves of regional integration, with various levels of success. The last wave foundered after the rise of nationalist politicians. But new developments require a reconsideration, including a number of new, more collaborative-minded presidents coming to power and urgent…
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Andean Community Committee on Indigenous rights
Representatives of the Andean Community (Comunidad Andina/CAN) and its Member States met in Quito, Ecuador last month and approved a decision creating the ‘Andean Committee of Government Authorities on the rights of Indigenous Peoples.’
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Maritime Conflict Management in Atlantic Europe, 1200-1600
What can we learn from how maritime conflicts were managed in the past? What significance did Maritime Conflict Management have in shaping the standards of diplomacy and international law in pre-modern Atlantic Europe (1200-1600)?
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A novel approach towards acute care integration
PhD defence
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Open Acces data and working paper income inequality 47 countries
Proud. We did it. All the Ginis. Open Access. Income inequality and Fiscal Redistribution in 47 countries 1967-2014.
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Room for refugee students
On World Refugee Day, held every year on 20 June, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. Leiden University is committed to students with a refugee background. For example, the university has set up a Meeting Point and the Leiden Science Run raises money for UAF,…
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ASEAN, Australia to jointly combat illicit tobacco issues
Customs officials from ASEAN and Australia have agreed to jointly combat the illicit tobacco trade through further collaboration. This agreement involves a joint Task Force operation, the first of its kind conducted by ASEAN with a Dialogue Partner.
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Improvement of Paraguayan drinking water and sanitation supported by MERCOSUR
MERCOSUR recently renewed its commitment to and support for contributing to the improvement of drinking water and sanitation in Paraguay, a member state which faces challenges in this area particularly for lower socioeconomic and vulnerable groups.
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ASEAN has launched the ASEAN Sustainable Development Goals Indicators Baseline Report 2020
The report aims to establish baseline information on the Sustainable Development Goals’ indicators currently being tracked and measured within the region, at both a national and regional level. Additionally, the report summarises key findings from this data. Finally, the report also presents ways to…
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Evaluation and improvement of integrated cardiac care
PhD defence
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Is Europe ready for the next financial crisis?
With Brexit looming, stronger economic governance of the European Union is more essential than ever. It’s high time for action, says Amy Verdun, Professor of European Politics and Political Economy. Inaugural speech on 27 September.
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ECOWAS imposes heavy sanctions on Mali following refusal to hold elections
At an extraordinary summit held in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, the ECOWAS states have decided to impose a string of economic, financial and diplomatic measures against Mali.
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ASEAN in ASEM
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) published different statements regarding the Summits of the Asia-Europe Meetings (ASEM).
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Alliance reaffirm cooperation between the two regional blocs
The ASEAN community formed by Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, and The Pacific Alliance formed by Chile, Colombia, México and Perú adopted the ASEAN-Pacific Alliance Work Plan (2021-2025) back in 2021.
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ASEAN and the EU have launched the new online ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS)
Following ASEAN Customs Transit System pilots in Cambodia, Lao, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) system has now been formally launched for general use.
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The European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) launch EU-CARIFORUM Food Security Programme
On 23 November 2023, the Caribbean Forum, a subgroup of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States, joined forces with the EU to launch the Food Security Programme in Guyana. The implementation of this project started in December 2023 and is expected to last for four years.
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Strong Leiden Representation at EUSA Conference in Miami
This year’s EUSA biannual research conference, which took place in Miami in May 2017, saw a large delegation of the Europa Institute Leiden leaving its mark. In several panels, Prof. Luuk van Middelaar, Dr. Moritz Jesse (Associate Professor at the Europa Institute), Dr. Armin Cuyvers (Assistant Professor…
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On Independence, the Erosion of the Tax Debate, and What We Can Do About It
Many academics involved in the area of tax law are also employed by a commercial tax advisory firm. In his inaugural lecture of 30 October 2020, Prof. dr. Jan Vleggeert argued that this combination of 'hats' can undermine the independence of fiscal research and can result in the erosion of the Dutch…
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China conducting joint military exercises with 5 ASEAN Member States
China is conducting joint military exercises this week with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. In doing so, it is seeking to strengthen military ties with the ASEAN Member States amidst growing US presence in the region.
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Somalia becomes eighth member of East African Community
In November, Somalia was the latest country to join the East African Community (EAC). This follows the Democratic Republic of Congo's accession to the regional intergovernmental organisation in March.
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CompaRe PhD roundtable on the research process
CompaRe’s third virtual PhD roundtable was held on 29 March 2023. In attendance were the head of the centre, staff and PhD candidates. The roundtable focused on brainstorming a wide range of questions around the research process.
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The CARICOM-MERCOSUR Chamber will attend the World Trade Organization Forum on Trade after the COVID-19 pandemic
The CARICOM-MERCOSUR Chamber has confirmed its participation at the ‘Trade Beyond COVID-19: Building Resilience’, a public seminar organized by the World Trade Organization.
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Jan van de Streek: 'Tax Authorities broke the law by leaking information to Uber
The Dutch Tax Authorities leaked information about an international tax audit to Uber. In addition, they ‘obstructed and delayed’ an investigation by other EU Member States, says the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) based on internal documents from the tech company.
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Armin Cuyvers lectures in Vienna on Heads of State in the EU
What has European integration meant for the role and powers of Heads of State? And what should it mean, both at the EU and at the national level?