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EU Tax Symposium 2026 debates taxation, inequality and growth
The European Commission and the European Parliament will host the EU Tax Symposium 2026 in Brussels on 16–17 March. Policymakers, economists and international experts will examine the role of taxation in addressing inequality, supporting economic growth and strengthening international tax cooperation.
On 16–17 March 2026, the European Commission and the European Parliament will jointly organise the EU Tax Symposium 2026 in Brussels. The fourth edition of the event is held under the headline “The future of taxation: inequality and growth in the global economy.”
The symposium has become a major annual forum bringing together finance ministers, EU policymakers, academics, economists and international experts to discuss the evolving role of taxation in a changing global economy. The programme will explore how tax policy can contribute to competitiveness, fairness and sustainable economic growth.
The first day of the event will take place at Autoworld in the Parc du Cinquantenaire, featuring plenary discussions and parallel sessions on topics including tax simplification, innovation, compliance and investment. A keynote conversation will involve Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy, Productivity, Implementation and Simplification.
The second day will be hosted at the European Parliament’s hemicycle, focusing on international tax governance and cooperation. Discussions will address digital taxation, the OECD/G20 global minimum tax agreement and future approaches to multilateral tax coordination.
A highlight of the programme will be a “Nobel Prize Conversation” featuring Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Prize in Economics 2001) and Philippe Aghion (2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences), discussing the relationship between taxation, global fairness and economic development.
The event will gather participants from EU institutions, national governments, international organisations and the private sector. On-site participation is fully booked, but the sessions will be available for online viewing.
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https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/road-2050-tax-mix-future/eu-tax-symposium-2026_en