A central european tax?

The responsible for EU budget avented the possibility of a new tax on European taxpayers - a central one, that would strengthen EU's budget. Two quick thoughts:

- An additional tax on an already burdened economy is not positive. Specially if that economy is lagging in a slow, almost unnoticeable growth;

- Additional funding should come from operational efficiency. EU is an unnefective cost vortex - a good example are the regular plennary sessions in Strasbourg.

Instead of trying to put its budgeting problems over taxpayers shoulders, EU should solve its problems. And promote economical recovery as a way for european strengthning and integration - trying to do it with a tax is just another wrong way.

http://economia.publico.pt/Noticia/ue-alemanha-rejeita-cobranca-de-impostos-a-nivel-europeu_1450603