We’re living in a cost of greed crisis.
Tax justice is a critical issue that demands EU action now more than ever, as staggering inflation, driven by obscene corporate profits, further increases inequality across Europe.
Its high time to get serious about taxing the rich and supporting working people. That’s why The Left put a “Tax the rich” debate on the agenda of the European Parliament plenary session.
While most of the people feel the bite of unmanageable bills & an ever-increasing cost of living, the super rich have never been richer & plan trips to space.
✋This growing inequality must stop now.
📢It is high time to #TaxtTheRich. They can afford it.
Listen to @joseggusmao pic.twitter.com/kJBgkKFXvh
— The Left in the European Parliament (@Left_EU) July 13, 2023
Over recent years, it has become easier for multinational corporations and wealthy individuals to exploit loopholes and engage in aggressive tax planning, resulting in billions in lost revenue for public coffers, hindering their ability to invest in areas like education, healthcare, public transport, and climate action.
We must make sure that those who have more contribute more to the societies and working people that enabled their prosperity.
In our plenary debate “Tax the Rich” our MEPs are setting out the need for tax justice & the construction of a more equitable society.
Tax justice means investing in:
🏥 healthcare
🧑🎓 education
🚄 infrastructure &
💶 social programmes that benefit everyone.#TaxTheRich pic.twitter.com/GArYJ0MKgy
— The Left in the European Parliament (@Left_EU) July 12, 2023
It is time for the EU to prioritize tax justice as a core pillar of its agenda, working towards a future where all individuals and corporations contribute their fair share to the common good – a crucial step towards ending current destructive, immoral levels of inequality.
