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European public policy activities

Our reputation and influence activities in the region focus on the key policies impacting the profession being developed by the EU as a prominent player in the international regulatory and standard setting community. Building on our presence in Brussels for more than 25 years, we engage closely with other European professional institutes, policy-makers and stakeholders, ensuring that ICAEW is at the centre of the conversations that matter to the profession globally.
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Latest articles

EU unveils landmark customs reform proposals
  • 02 Jun 2023
Unwieldy sprawl of administrations and IT links to be replaced with single authority in charge of unified data hub, under measures tabled as friendlier to traders.
EU Council reaches agreement on exchange of information for crypto assets and advance tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals
  • 26 May 2023
The unanimous agreement paves the way for greater co-operation between member states to reduce opportunities for tax avoidance and tax fraud using crypto assets, by amending the directive on administrative co-operation in the area of taxation (DAC).
EU unveils sweeping anti-corruption drive
  • 22 May 2023
Three-pronged policy initiative includes a dedicated network against corruption and a proposed new directive to harmonise all relevant types of criminality under one act.
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European policy priorities

Explore the major policy developments impacting the profession that we are currently engaging on at a European level.

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Women in EU Finance

A conversation for women working in the EU financial services and investment policy arena.

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Quality Assurance Network

The Quality Assurance Network for non-PIE Audit (QAN) brings together professional bodies from across Europe to enhance audit quality through the sharing of best practice in quality assurance monitoring.

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Events

Keep up to date with our latest policy, professional and social events and webinars.

European associations

ICAEW is a member of several European associations representing the profession.

EU and international trade

Updates, guides and resources on EU and international trade, including links to our Brexit hub.

Working in Europe

Economic forecasts, guides to doing business and information on the tax climate in each jurisdiction.

Support for members based in Europe

Support available to ICAEW members and students based in Europe.

Contact us

ICAEW has a Europe Region Office based in Brussels, and a Cyprus and Greece Office based in Nicosia.

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