Casa defends Malta’s taxation system

“I am always at the forefront when fighting against corruption. But I will use the same energy and determination against those pushing proposals to change taxation systems across Europe. Such proposals could be detrimental to many citizens across the EU, including those I represent.”

Partit Nazzjonalista’s Head of Delegation in the European Parliament David Casa said this whilst concluding a speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, during a plenary debate on the report concluded by the Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance Committee, which will be voted upon tomorrow.

David Casa said that number of proposals coming from the left would limit a country’s flexibility on taking decisions on their respective taxation systems. “We cannot accept proposals that would limit national sovereignty on taxation and we will be voting against them,” he said.

MEP Casa also referred to a number of clauses in the report that call for the protection of journalists, as well as a number of recommendations on combatting high level corruption. “It is our duty to defend our citizens. This is our job. It is why we must stand against corruption and abuse of power. It is why it why we must protect journalists and safeguard media freedom”.