Commission

This overview highlights: (i) the European Economic and Social Committee’s support of the 28th Company Regime (EU Inc.) and urging of deferred stock option taxation and strict anti-abuse safeguards; (ii) the European Commission’s approval of support for road transport companies facing increased fuel prices; (iii) the European Commission’s approval of amendments to the French tax credit for the production of foreign cinematographic and audiovisual works in France; and (iv) the European Commission’s opening of an in-depth State aid investigation into an arbitration award ordering Spain to pay compensation to a Japanese investor.